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Sofia

صوفيا

Wisdom, from Greek sophía

Girl names

Meaning of Sofia

Wisdom, from Greek sophía

About the name Sofia

Our working summary for Sofia is “Wisdom, from Greek sophía.” Meanings can be phrased differently across dictionaries, so the source and the family’s intended usage should be checked together.

At a glance

Usage
Girl names
Origin
International
First Arabic letter
ص
Arabic letters
5
Pronunciation guide
Sofia

How to write and say Sofia

In Arabic
صوفيا
In Latin letters
Sofia

This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.

Why consider the name Sofia?

  • Our working summary for Sofia is “Wisdom, from Greek sophía.” Meanings can be phrased differently across dictionaries, so the source and the family’s intended usage should be checked together.
  • When dictionaries differ in detail, keep the shared sense and avoid assigning future traits to a name.

Sources & further reading

Wiktionary · صوفيا ↗

Questions about Sofia

What does Sofia mean?

Wisdom, from Greek sophía

How do you write Sofia in Arabic and Latin letters?

The forms shown here are صوفيا in Arabic and Sofia in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.

Are there other spellings of Sofia?

We have not recorded a verified alternative spelling yet. Transliteration can still vary between languages.

How is Sofia pronounced?

Our approximate guide is Sofia. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.

What does Sofia mean?

Wisdom, from Greek sophía This is a concise linguistic summary; references may use nearby wording or add context.

How can Sofia be written in Latin letters?

The form shown here is Sofia. Choose the spelling that fits official records.