Со́фія
Sófija
The English name Sophia is translated into Ukrainian as Со́фія (Sófija).
Со́фія is a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Со́фія is the standard form of the name, while Софійка and Софа are informal variations. Со́фійка specifically serves as a diminutive form to express affection or familiarity toward a girl.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name changes to Со́фії when used in the genitive case, which is required when expressing possession or following certain prepositions. The diminutive form Со́фійка is used to indicate affection.
How do you pronounce it?
Sófija
Did you know?
- Ukrainian speakers may use the vocative case for Софія when calling her name directly, which changes the word to Софіє.
- The name Софія is strongly associated with the Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, one of the most important architectural and spiritual symbols of Ukraine.
- While Софія is a common name, the word софія in Ukrainian also refers to 'divine wisdom' in a theological context.
Examples in context
- Це книга СофіїThis is Sophia's book
- Софія, як справи?Sophia, how are you?
- Со́фія дуже гарне ім'я.Sofiia duzhe harne im'ia.Sophia is a very beautiful name.
- Це Со́фія, моя маленька донька.Tse Sofiia, moia malenka donka.This is Sophia, my little daughter.
Example conversation
Nataliia and Serhii are talking about their new neighbors.
- Наталія NataliiaЯк звати вашу нову сусідку?Yak zvaty vashu novu susidku?What is your new neighbor's name?
- Сергій SerhiiЇї звати Со́фія.Yiyi zvaty Sofiia.Her name is Sophia.
- Наталія NataliiaСо́фія чудове ім'я для дівчинки.Sofiia chudove im'ia dlia divchynky.Sophia is a wonderful name for a girl.
- Сергій SerhiiТак, Наталіє, вона дуже мила.Tak, Nataliie, vona duzhe myla.Yes, Nataliia, she is very sweet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sophia” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
