sophia
word
/ˈsoʊfiə/, /soʊˈfiə/
SOH-fee-uh, soh-FEE-uh
/ˈsəʊfiə/, /səʊˈfiə/
SOH-fee-uh, soh-FEE-uh
Definition
Sophia is a female given name. In philosophy, it can also mean 'wisdom,' especially in ancient Greek contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Common as a female first name; pronounced 'so-FEE-uh'. In academic or philosophical texts, 'Sophia' can appear with a capital letter to mean 'wisdom' in the context of ancient philosophy. Do not confuse with 'Sofia,' which is an alternative spelling or a place name.
Spanish: Sofía (nombre propio) - sabiduría (filosofía clásica)Portuguese (BR): Sophia (nome próprio) - sabedoria (filosofia clássica)Portuguese (PT): Sophia (nome próprio) - sabedoria (filosofia clássica)Chinese (Simplified): 索菲娅（人名）- 智慧（哲学术语）Chinese (Traditional): 索菲亞（人名）- 智慧（哲學術語）Hindi: सोफिया (नाम) - ज्ञान (दार्शनिक संदर्भ में)Arabic: صوفيا (اسم علم) - حكمة (مفهوم فلسفي)Bengali: সোফিয়া - জ্ঞান (প্রাচীন দর্শনে)Russian: София - София (мудрость)Japanese: ソフィア - ソフィア（知恵、哲学用語）Vietnamese: Sophia - Trí tuệ (trong triết học cổ)Korean: 소피아 - 소피아(지혜, 철학 용어)Turkish: Sophia - bilgelik (felsefi terim)Urdu: صوفیہ - حکمت (فلسفی اصطلاح)Indonesian: Sophia - hikmat (dalam filsafat)
Example Sentences
Sophia is my best friend.
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Today, Sophia came to school early.
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Sophia has a cat called Daisy.
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Everyone says Sophia is wise beyond her years.
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Did you know Sophia means 'wisdom' in Greek?
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We studied the concept of Sophia in our philosophy class.
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