Sophocles Name Meaning
The name Sophocles comes from Ancient Greek roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Sophocles below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Sophocles Name Meaning
Ancient Greek (Latinized)From the Greek name Σοφοκλης (Sophokles), which was derived from Greek σοφος (sophos) "skilled, clever" and κλεος (kleos) "glory". Sophocles was a 5th-century BC Greek tragic poet.
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