Girl name
Sophia name meaning
“wisdom and sound judgment”
Sophia is a feminine Greek name meaning wisdom and sound judgment. It comes from the Greek word sophía, meaning wisdom. Sofia is another spelling of the same name, and both forms share that source. The name is also established in Christian saint traditions.
What does Sophia mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sophia
From Greek sophía 'wisdom'. Sofia and Sophia are spellings of the same name, also established in Christian saint traditions.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Sophia
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sophia, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sophia: wisdom and sound judgment
- Jovita: associated with the god Jupiter
- Madona: my lady; a respected woman
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Meaning of each word
- Sophia: wisdom and sound judgment
- Kezia: cassia, an aromatic spice plant
- Dena: judged, vindicated
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Sophia Benedicta
Meaning of each word
- Sophia: wisdom and sound judgment
- Benedicta: blessed or praised
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Meaning of each word
- Claudia: of the Claudius family
- Sophia: wisdom and sound judgment
- Marina: of the sea
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Sophia Anastasia
Meaning of each word
- Sophia: wisdom and sound judgment
- Anastasia: resurrection, return to life
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Meaning of each word
- Sophia: wisdom and sound judgment
- Bernadeta: brave as a bear
- Nasya: resurrection
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How to pronounce Sophia
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦺꦴꦥ꧀ꦲꦶꦲ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮧᮕ᮪ᮠᮤᮃ |
Is Sophia a girl’s name?
Yes, Sophia is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 20% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Sophia ranks #908 among girl names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Sophia
Names with related meanings
- Rasyid♂♀Discerning, rightly guided
- Sumantri♂♀A good counselor
- Ray♂♀Counsel and protection
- Hikmah♀Wisdom and deep understanding
- Rai♂♀Counsel and protection
- Sonya♀Wisdom, good judgment
- Budiarti♀Wisdom and meaning
- Sonia♀Wisdom, good judgment
- Rosidah♀Rightly guided woman
- Widayati♀Knowledge, learned
- Boedi♂♀Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Nurhidayati♀Light of guidance
Famous people named Sophia
- Sophia Latjuba · b. 1970
- Sophia Rogan · b. 2002
- Sophia Guevara
- Sophia Kruyt · b. 1913
- Sophia Chpr · b. 1967
- Sophia Fidusia Bustan · b. 1978
FAQ about the name Sophia
What is the meaning of Sophia?
Sophia means wisdom and sound judgment. From Greek sophía 'wisdom'. Sofia and Sophia are spellings of the same name, also established in Christian saint traditions.
Is Sophia a girl’s name?
Yes, Sophia is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 20% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sophia?
Sophia is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Sophia have?
Sophia has 3 syllables (Sop-hi-a) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sophia?
Sophia ranks #908 among girl names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Sophia?
Other spellings: Sofia.
What full names go well with Sophia?
Some ideas: Sophia Jovita Madona; Sophia Kezia Dena; Sophia Benedicta.
Famous people named Sophia?
Notable people named Sophia include Sophia Latjuba, Sophia Rogan, Sophia Guevara.
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