Sofia

Meaning: wisdom · Origin: Greek · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

The Spanish, Italian and Slavic spelling of Sophia, from Greek sophia, 'wisdom'. Sofia is also the capital of Bulgaria, named after the church of Saint Sophia.

Famous people named Sofia

Sofia Coppola (director)
Sofia Vergara (actor)

Nicknames

Sofi, Sofie

Variants & related names

Sophia, Sofía, Zofia

Sofia name art

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FAQ

What does the name Sofia mean?

Sofia means “wisdom”. It comes from Greek.

Is Sofia a popular name?

Yes — Sofia has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Sofia?

Sofi, Sofie.

What are other forms of Sofia?

Sophia, Sofía, Zofia.

Similar names

Selena · Tessa · Thea · Evangeline · Kate · Nicole

More: names starting with S · all girls' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.