σοφία — meaning in English

English meaning

• erudition noun Profound knowledge acquired from learning and scholarship.
• Sofia name A feminine given name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom," also the name of the capital city of Bulgaria.
• Sophia name A female given name, from the Greek word for "wisdom."
• wisdom noun The ability to use knowledge and experience to make good decisions and judgements.

Senses

σοφία is used for these senses in English:

• Sofia The capital city of Bulgaria.
• Sophia A en given name.
• erudition Profound knowledge acquired from learning and scholarship.

erudition — full definition

1. noun Profound knowledge acquired from learning and scholarship.
2. noun The refinement, polish and knowledge that education confers.

Related Greek words