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Sofya: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Sofya · 2 syllables

Everything about the name Sofya: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«Wisdom»

Gender

Girl

Origin

Greek

Popularity

96 out of 100

Where Sofya is popular

  • RussiaTop 10

Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.

About the Name Sofya

Sofya is a girl's name with Greek roots, traditionally understood to mean "Wisdom." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.

Pronounced Sofya, Sofya runs to 2 syllables and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Sofya is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Софья.

Today Sofya is a very popular choice, scoring 96 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as wisdom.

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Variants & Related Spellings

Софья

FAQ

What does the name Sofya mean?+

The name Sofya means "Wisdom".

What is the origin of the name Sofya?+

Sofya is a name of Greek origin.

Is Sofya a girl or boy name?+

Sofya is traditionally a girl name.

How do you pronounce Sofya?+

Sofya is pronounced Sofya (2 syllables).

Is Sofya a popular name?+

Sofya is a very popular choice, scoring 96 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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