Sofía
Sofía is a Christian girl name of Greek, via Spanish origin, meaning “Wisdom”.
| Meaning | Wisdom |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | soh-FEE-ah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Colombia |
Meaning and origin of Sofía
Sofía is the Spanish form of Sophia, the Greek word for 'wisdom'. In early Christianity Holy Wisdom, Hagia Sophia, was a title for Christ, and the great church in Constantinople was dedicated to it. Legend also tells of a Saint Sophia whose three daughters were named Faith, Hope and Charity. Sofía has been among the most popular girls' names across Latin America and Spain in the twenty-first century; Queen Sofía of Spain is a royal bearer.
Is Sofía a Christian name?
Sofía is a Christian name drawn from the biblical theme of divine wisdom in Proverbs and the wisdom literature. It is widely used in Catholic and Orthodox families.
How popular is Sofía?
One of the most popular girls' names across the Spanish-speaking world in recent years.
Gifts with the name Sofía
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Sofía
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sofía mean?
Sofía means 'Wisdom'. It is of Greek, via Spanish origin.
Is Sofía a Christian name?
Sofía is a Christian name drawn from the biblical theme of divine wisdom in Proverbs and the wisdom literature. It is widely used in Catholic and Orthodox families.
How do you pronounce Sofía?
Sofía is pronounced soh-FEE-ah.
Is Sofía a boy or girl name?
Sofía is usually a girl name.