Name meaning
Sofia
An ancient name carrying the meaning of wisdom and sagacity.
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Name meaning and origin
Sofia derives from the word sophia (wisdom, discernment) in Greek; this root also forms the basis of the word philosophy. The name became historically more widely recognized through the Hagia Sophia temple that Byzantine Emperor Justinian I built in Istanbul, then spread into many European languages in various spellings.
While the form Sofiya is more common in Azerbaijani, in recent years the international spelling Sofia has also grown popular among parents; according to the 2025 birth registry ranking, this form is the 56th most chosen girl name in the country. Even though the two spellings share the same root, families deliberately choose the internationally sounding Sofia form for their children.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Yunan mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Sophia, Sofya
- Pronunciation
- so.ˈfi.a
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Sofia?
Sofia means wisdom and discernment and derives from the Greek word sophia.Is the name Sofia mentioned in the Quran?
No, Sofia is a name of Greek origin and does not appear in the Quran.Is Sofia a boy or a girl name?
Sofia is a girl name.