Sophia
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Sophia
Sophia derives from the Greek word "sophia" (σοφία), meaning "wisdom." The name has its linguistic root in ancient Greek philosophy and religious thought.
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Etymology
Sophia derives from the Greek word "sophia" (σοφία), meaning "wisdom." The name has its linguistic root in ancient Greek philosophy and religious thought.
The name is used across Christian, Jewish, and secular Western cultures, with particular prominence in Orthodox Christianity where Hagia Sophia ("Holy Wisdom") represents divine wisdom; it gained widespread use in Europe during the Renaissance and remains popular globally.
Sophia currently ranks #5 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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