Name meaning
Sophia
means “wisdom”
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Greek, English, German, American
- Spellings
- Sophia · Sofia · Sophie · Zofia · Sofiya
- Say it
- soh-FEE-ah
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Sophia is the Greek word for wisdom. Hagia Sophia, the great church of Istanbul, is named Holy Wisdom. The name has been loved by royal families in Europe for centuries and is a global favourite today.
Roots
From Ancient Greek sophía (wisdom).
Where it is used
Popular worldwide, from Greece to the Americas.
Sophia name FAQ
What does the name Sophia mean?
Sophia means “wisdom”. From Ancient Greek sophía (wisdom).
Where does the name Sophia come from?
Sophia is of Greek origin. Today it is used in Greek, English, German, American families.
How do you pronounce Sophia?
Sophia is usually pronounced soh-FEE-ah.
Is Sophia a boy's or a girl's name?
Sophia is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Sophia?
Related spellings and forms include Sofia, Sophie, Zofia, Sofiya.
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Sources
Name data: NWOF dossier, Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-DE, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.