Sophia Name Meaning
The name Sophia comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Sophia below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Sophia Name Meaning
English, Greek, German, Ancient GreekMeans "wisdom" in Greek. This was the name of an early, probably mythical, saint who died of grief after her three daughters were martyred during the reign of the emperor Hadrian....
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