Greek girl name
Sophia Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Sophia means wisdom, knowledge. From the Greek word sophia, meaning wisdom.
Sophia is the Greek word for wisdom, and early Christians used it as a name, partly in honour of Holy Wisdom, a title given to the great church of Constantinople. Saint Sophia and the many royal women who carried the name spread it through Europe. English speakers adopted it widely from the seventeenth century, and the shorter Sophie became a popular companion. Sofia, with an F, is the usual form in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. The name feels both classic and scholarly, and it sits comfortably alongside nicknames such as Sophie, Sofi, and Fia.
Variants of Sophia
SofiaSophieSofieSophyZofia
Well-known people named Sophia
Sophia Loren.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sophia mean?
Sophia means "wisdom, knowledge". From the Greek word sophia, meaning wisdom.
How do you pronounce Sophia?
Sophia is pronounced so-FEE-ah.
What is the origin of Sophia?
Sophia is of Greek origin. From the Greek word sophia, meaning wisdom.