Girl name
Sophie name meaning
“wisdom, understanding”
Sophie is a feminine name meaning wisdom or understanding, derived from the Greek word sophia, meaning wisdom. It is a European form of Sophia, with Sofie as a spelling variant. The name also has a history in Christian saint naming, alongside its linguistic connection to Sophia.
What does Sophie mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sophie
A European form of Sophia, from Greek sophia, ‘wisdom’. The name also has a history in Christian saint naming.
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 Sophie
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sophie, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sophie: wisdom, understanding
- Clara: bright, renowned
- Esterina: star
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Meaning of each word
- Sophie: wisdom, understanding
- Valentina: strong and healthy
- Nathania: God has given
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Sophie Jovita
Meaning of each word
- Sophie: wisdom, understanding
- Jovita: associated with the god Jupiter
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Meaning of each word
- Kristin: follower of Christ
- Sophie: wisdom, understanding
- Dora: gift, present
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Sophie Danik
Meaning of each word
- Sophie: wisdom, understanding
- Danik: God is my judge
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Meaning of each word
- Sophie: wisdom, understanding
- Blandina: gentle, pleasing
- Yudith: woman of Judah
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How to pronounce Sophie
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦺꦴꦥ꧀ꦲꦶꦲꦺ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮧᮕ᮪ᮠᮤᮈ |
Is Sophie a girl’s name?
Yes, Sophie is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Sophie ranks #1,358 among girl names in our data sample (7 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 Sophie
Names with related meanings
- Rasyid♂♀Discerning, rightly guided
- Sofia♀Wisdom and sound judgment
- 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
Famous people named Sophie
- Sophie Kirana · b. 2000
- Sophie Navita · b. 1975
FAQ about the name Sophie
What is the meaning of Sophie?
Sophie means wisdom, understanding. A European form of Sophia, from Greek sophia, ‘wisdom’. The name also has a history in Christian saint naming.
Is Sophie a girl’s name?
Yes, Sophie is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sophie?
Sophie is of Greek and European origin.
How many syllables does Sophie have?
Sophie has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sophie?
Sophie ranks #1,358 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Sophie?
Other spellings: Sofie.
What full names go well with Sophie?
Some ideas: Sophie Clara Esterina; Sophie Valentina Nathania; Sophie Jovita.
Famous people named Sophie?
Notable people named Sophie include Sophie Kirana, Sophie Navita.
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