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First name Sophia - Meaning, Origin and Rating

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Origin

Greek

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Meaning

Sophia is a feminine given name of ancient Greek origin meaning "wisdom." It derives from the Greek term "sophos", which translates as "wise." In classical Greek culture, Sophia represented wisdom itself and was sometimes personified as a divine figure. The name exists in numerous forms across languages and regions; in the United States, the most common alternative spelling is "Sofia", while other variants include "Sofiya" and "Sofea".

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