Sofia
Sofia is a Muslim girl name meaning “Wisdom”.
| Meaning | Wisdom |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek |
| Arabic spelling | صوفیہ |
| Pronunciation | so-FEE-ah |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Sofia
Sofia comes from the Greek sophia, wisdom. It spread through Christian Europe and is now one of the most popular girls' names worldwide. Muslim families in Bosnia, Turkey, Central Asia, India and the West commonly use it, and it is sometimes chosen as an easy international form close to the Arabic Ṣafiyya, though the two names are unrelated. The Arabic name with a similar meaning is Hikma.
Is Sofia a Muslim name?
Sofia is Greek in origin and not an Arabic name, but it is widely used by Muslim families around the world because its meaning, wisdom, is fully in keeping with Islamic values. Safiyya, the name of a Mother of the Believers, is a close-sounding Islamic choice.
Where is the name Sofia used?
Popular worldwide, including among Muslims in India, the Balkans, Turkey and the West.
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Spellings and variants of Sofia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sofia mean?
Sofia means 'Wisdom'. It comes from Greek.
Is Sofia a Muslim name?
Sofia is Greek in origin and not an Arabic name, but it is widely used by Muslim families around the world because its meaning, wisdom, is fully in keeping with Islamic values. Safiyya, the name of a Mother of the Believers, is a close-sounding Islamic choice.
How do you write Sofia in Arabic?
Sofia is written صوفیہ in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sofia?
Sofia is pronounced so-FEE-ah.