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Sophia
SOH-fee-uh
Sophia (name) means a female given name, from the Greek word for "wisdom.". Example: “Sophia was named after her grandmother.”
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A female given name, from the Greek word for "wisdom."
"Sophia was named after her grandmother."
How to use Sophia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA popular girl's name meaning "wisdom."
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Etymology
From Greek sophia, "wisdom," via Latin Sophia — long associated with the early Christian martyr Saint Sophia and used widely across European royal families.
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What does “Sophia” mean?
The word “Sophia” means a female given name, from the Greek word for "wisdom.". In plain terms, a popular girl's name meaning "wisdom.".
How do you pronounce “Sophia”?
“Sophia” is pronounced SOH-fee-uh (/soʊˈfi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sophia” in a sentence?
Here is “Sophia” used in a sentence: “Sophia was named after her grandmother.”
What part of speech is “Sophia”?
“Sophia” is a name.
Where does the word “Sophia” come from?
The word “Sophia” comes from Latin. From Greek sophia, "wisdom," via Latin Sophia — long associated with the early Christian martyr Saint Sophia and used widely across European royal families.
Is “Sophia” a common word?
“Sophia” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "Sophia" and "Sofia" as names?
"Sophia" and "Sofia" are spelling variants of the same feminine given name, meaning "wisdom" in Greek. "Sophia" uses the Greek-influenced "ph" spelling common in English, while "Sofia" is a more phonetic variant common in Italian, Spanish, and Slavic languages.
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