Girl Greek 3 syllables

Sofia

soh-FEE-ah /soʊˈfiːə/

"Pure wisdom" — a name of intellectual grace, royal bearing, and timeless beauty

Sofia is the Latinized form of Sophia, from the Greek word for 'wisdom'. While Sophia and Sofia share identical meaning, Sofia has a lighter, more European and Latin feel — widely used in Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Latin America. The name has been borne by queens, saints, and one of cinema's most acclaimed actresses. Princess Sofia of Sweden brought it modern royal prestige, while Sofia Vergara represents its vibrant Latin dimension. Wisdom has rarely worn such a beautiful face.

Quick Facts

Letters5

SyllablesSo-fi-a

GenderGirl

OriginGreek

Root WordSophia

MeaningWisdom

PopularityVery Popular

Peak Year2020

Trend → Stable

Name DayMay 15

Nicknames SofiFiaSophie

About the Name Sofia

Sofia means 'wisdom', from the Greek sophia. It's one of the most profound and beautiful name meanings in the world.

They mean the same thing. Sofia is the Latin/Spanish/Italian spelling; Sophia is the English/Greek spelling. Both are widely used.

Sofia/Sophia have dominated the US and global top-5 girl names for most of the 2010s and 2020s.

Sofia Rose, Sofia Grace, Sofia Elena, and Sofia Marie are all beautiful combinations.

Sofia Vergara (actress), Sofia Coppola (filmmaker), and Princess Sofia of Sweden are among the most celebrated.

Personality of Sofia

Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Sofia

creativity 82%

elegance 92%

independence 88%

intelligence 95%

strength 80%

warmth 85%

Famous People Named Sofia

Sofia Vergara

Colombian-American actress, star of Modern Family, one of TV's highest-paid actresses

Princess Sofia of Sweden

Swedish royal, wife of Prince Carl Philip

Sofia Coppola

American filmmaker and Oscar-winning director of Lost in Translation

Middle Names for Sofia

Beautiful combinations that flow well with Sofia

Sofia Rose Sofia Grace Sofia Marie Sofia Elena Sofia Elise Sofia Claire Sofia Renee Sofia Jade Sofia Luna Sofia Belle

Names Similar to Sofia

Similar Sound

Sophia

Similar Meaning

Sophia Sage Athena

Sibling Name Ideas

Lucas Diego Isabella

History of Sofia

Ancient Greece

Sophia personified as divine wisdom in Greek philosophy and early Christianity

537 CE

Hagia Sophia ('Holy Wisdom') basilica completed in Constantinople — name given architectural immortality

Medieval era

Sofia/Sophia used throughout European royalty and aristocracy

1974

Sofia Coppola born; her Oscar win gives Sofia an artistic dimension

2020

Sofia peaks as a top-20 US girl name, widely popular in Latin America and Europe

Numerology & Symbolism of Sofia

Destiny Number

Sum of all letters

Soul Urge

Sum of vowels

♍

Zodiac Affinity

Virgo

Lucky Number

Personal power digit

🎨

Lucky Color

Deep Blue

💎

Lucky Stone

Sapphire

🌸

Lucky Flower

Blue Violet

Sofia Around the World

How Sofia is written in different languages and scripts

صوفيا

Arabic

ソフィア

Japanese

София

Russian

소피아

Korean

索菲亚

Chinese

Σοφία

Greek

सोफिया

Hindi

סופיה

Hebrew

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