Σοφία
Sofía/soˈfi.a/feminine
Σοφία (Sofía) is the Greek form of the female given name Sophia.
Σοφία is used as a feminine given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name is derived from the Greek noun σοφία, which means 'wisdom'.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /soˈfi.a/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The name is deeply linked to the 'Hagia Sophia', which translates to 'Holy Wisdom', a famous architectural and religious landmark in Istanbul.
- In Ancient Greek, the word σοφία was used to describe the skill of a craftsman or an athlete, not just the wisdom of a philosopher.
- Because it is an ancient word, you will find the root of Σοφία in many English words like 'sophisticated' or 'philosophy'.
Examples in context
- Γεια σας, αυτή είναι η ΣοφίαHello, this is Sophia
- Πώς είσαι, Σοφάκι μου;How are you, my Sofaki?
- Η Σοφία είναι πολύ έξυπνη.I Sofía eínai polý éxypni.Sophia is very smart.
- Γνώρισα την Σοφία στο πανεπιστήμιο.Gnórisa tin Sofía sto panepistímio.I met Sophia at the university.
Example conversation
Eleni is introducing her friend to Dimitris.
- Ελένη EleniΔημήτρη, αυτή είναι η Σοφία.Dimitri, afti einai i Sofia.Dimitris, this is Sophia.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΧαίρομαι πολύ, Σοφία.Charomai poly, Sofia.I am very glad to meet you, Sophia.
- Ελένη EleniΗ Σοφία είναι γιατρός.I Sofia einai giatros.Sophia is a doctor.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΠολύ ενδιαφέρων επάγγελμα!Poly endiaferon epangelma!A very interesting profession!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sophia” translations and entries Σοφία, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
