The girl's name Sophia \s(o)-phia\ is pronounced so-FEE-ah. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "wisdom". Used in English-speaking countries since the 17th century. The famous Isatanbul mosque Hagia Sofia was once a Christian church. Sophie is the French form. Actresses Sophia Loren, Sophie Dahl.

ORIGIN
Greek

MEANING
Wisdom

Derived from the Greek word that grew in popularity during the 17th and 18th century in England, most likely influenced by the heroine in Henry Fielding's 1749 novel "Tom Jones." Italian actress and academy award winner, Sophia Loren, brought attention to the name during the 1960s. Sophie is the French form of the name.

VARIATIONS
Sonny

ALTERNATIVES
Sofya Sofiya Sofia Sofija

NICKNAMES
Sophie

FAMOUS Sophias
Sophia Myles (English actress) Sophia Bush (actress)

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