Gender | Female |
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Derivation | from Greek Σοφία |
Meaning | Wisdom |
Region of origin | Greek |
Related names | Sonia |
Sophia, also spelled Sofia, is a female name derived from σοφία, the Greek word for "Wisdom". The name was used to represent the personification of wisdom.
Sophia has been a popular name throughout the Western world. It is the most popular given name for girls in the US for 2012. Sophie was the fifth most popular name for girls in Australia in 2013.