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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.

Origin: Ancient GreekGender: Boy
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