sofia
word
/soʊˈfiə/
soh-FEE-uh
/səʊˈfiə/
soh-FEE-uh
Definition
Sofia is a female given name found in many cultures. It is also the name of the capital city of Bulgaria.
Usage & Nuances
Common as a personal name, often spelled Sofia (or Sofía in Spanish). When referring to the city, it usually means Bulgaria's capital. Not to be confused with 'Sophia', a different spelling. Capitalize the first letter when used as a name.
Spanish: SofíaPortuguese (BR): SofiaPortuguese (PT): SofiaChinese (Simplified): 索菲娅Chinese (Traditional): 索菲亞Hindi: सोफियाArabic: صوفياBengali: সофিয়াRussian: СофияJapanese: ソフィアVietnamese: SofiaKorean: 소피아Turkish: Sofya - Sofia (şehir)Urdu: صوفیاIndonesian: Sofia
Example Sentences
Sofia is my best friend.
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I visited Sofia last year.
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Sofia speaks three languages.
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Do you know if Sofia is coming to the party tonight?
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Sofia has always wanted to travel the world.
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Many tourists are surprised by how beautiful Sofia is.
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