Σοφία
Sofía/soˈfi.a/
Sophie is a female given name in Greek, commonly rendered as Σοφία (Sofía).
The name Σοφία means wisdom.
How do you pronounce it?
The name is pronounced /soˈfi.a/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The name Σοφία is the root of the English word 'philosophy', which combines 'philo' (loving) and 'sophia' (wisdom) to mean 'the love of wisdom'.
- While Σοφία is a name, the word σοφιστής refers to a 'sophist', someone who uses clever but fallacious arguments.
- In many Greek Orthodox traditions, the name is deeply tied to the 'Hagia Sophia', meaning 'Holy Wisdom', which is a central figure in religious iconography.
Examples in context
- Σοφία είναι μια πολύ όμορφη ονομασία.Sophie is a very beautiful name.
- Η Σοφία είναι πολύ έξυπνη.I Sofía eínai polý éxypni.Sophie is very smart.
- Μας είπε η Σοφία.Mas eípe i Sofía.Sophie told us.
Example conversation
Nikos is asking Kyriaki about a mutual friend.
- Νίκος NikosΠού είναι η Σοφία σήμερα;Pou einai i Sofia simera?Where is Sophia today?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΗ Σοφία είναι στη δουλειά.I Sofia einai sti douleia.Sophia is at work.
- Νίκος NikosΘα έρθει στο πάρτι αργότερα;Tha erthei sto parti argotera?Will she come to the party later?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, θα έρθει σίγουρα.Nai, tha erthei sigoura.Yes, she will definitely come.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Σοφία, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Σοφία, σοφία, CC BY-SA 4.0.
