feminine Sofia

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Origin:
greek
Name Root:
Sophós > sophíā / sofía
Meaning:*
It’s a feminine name derived from “sophíā / sofía (σοφῐ́ᾱ),” the Greek word for “wisdom, knowledge, teaching, skill related to everyday life, sound judgment, prudence.” In turn, the name is closely connected to the term “sophós (σοφός),” meaning “clever, skillful, cunning, able, intelligent, wise, prudent.” Sophia, and other variants such as Sonia and Sonja, is a feminine given name in many areas of the world, including Russia, Iran, Pakistan, and India. Sonja and Sonya are Russian variations of Sophia. The name was widespread by a 1917 bestselling novel “Sonia” by Stephen McKenna. It was used to represent the personification of wisdom and is also the name of an early Christian martyr. Sophia is one of the most popular names in the world and the most popular given name for girls in the US for 2012.

Usage

danish
danish
dutch
dutch
finnish
finnish
french
french
galician
galician
german
german
icelandic
icelandic
irish
irish
italian
italian
norwegian
norwegian
portuguese
portuguese
scottish
scottish
slovak
slovak
slovene
slovene
swedish
swedish
welsh
welsh

Use in other languages

german
icelandic
welsh
danish
swedish
dutch
english
filipino
finnish
norwegian
scottish
french
greenlandic
irish
bulgarian
russian
ukrainian
czech
italian
portuguese
romanian
slovene
spanish
croatian
faroese
macedonian
serbian
hungarian (magyar)
polish
latvian
lithuanian
slovak
catalan
greek
belarusian
turkish
arabic
iranian
georgian
armenian
esperanto
sami (lapps)

Where is the name Sofia popular?

International Interest for Sofia

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world popularity of Sofia

Popularity & Ranking

United States Ranking #13


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #75

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THE U.S.A. POPULARITY RANKING COMES FROM US GOVERNMENT SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.

New Age Curiosities

Numerological Values: #5

If the chosen name for your baby has a number value of 5, it suggests brilliance, enthusiasm, energy and versatility. These individuals are believed to be adventurous and love their freedom. They like challenges and get bored with routine. They often need several activities to keep their active mind occupied.

Chakra Number: #5
Throat Chakra "Vishuddha"

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Color meaning: Blue

The color blue is one of trust, honesty and loyalty. It is sincere, reserved and quiet, and doesn't like to make a fuss or draw attention. Blue hates confrontation, and likes to do things in its own way. From a color psychology perspective, blue is reliable and responsible. This color exhibits an inner security and confidence. You can rely on it to take control and do the right thing in difficult times. It has a need for order and direction in its life, including its living and work spaces.

Name Songs

According to: itunes

Song
Artist
sofia
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Notable People and Personalities

Sofia Coppola (born 1971), American Actress And Director
Sofia EssaÏdi (born 1984), Franch-moroccan Singer
Sofia Gubaidulina (born 1931), Russian-tatar Composer
Sofia Kovalevskaya (1850–1891), Russian Mathematician
Sofia Milos (born 1969), Swiss Actress
Sofia Of Bavaria Wittelsbach (1376–1425), Queen Of Bohemia
Sofia Rotaru (born 1947), Ukrainian Singer
Sofia Shinas (born 1968), Canadian Artist
Sofia Vergara (born 1972), Colombian Model And Actress
Sofia Vergara, (born July 10, 1972) Colombian Actress, Model, Comedian
Sofia Villani Scicolone (sophia Loren) (1934) Italian Actress