Wisdom, intelligence, knowledge
Pronunciation: SOH-fee-ah
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Sophia is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Wisdom". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: SOH-fee-ah. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Σοφία
ἡ-πανοπλία-ἡ-ἡ-ἡ-πνευματική-ἡ-ἡ-ἡ-
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
SOH-fee-ah
IPA
/soʊˈfiə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Wednesday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Lapis Lazuli
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
In Greek mythology, Sophia was personified as the goddess of wisdom. She was one of the Three Graces, along with Euphrosyne (Joy) and Aglaea (Splendor). These goddesses represented the attributes of a perfect woman: beauty, charm, and wisdom.
Classical Antiquity, 8th Century BC
In early Christian tradition, Sophia was considered the divine personification of wisdom. She was sometimes represented as the female aspect of the divine Logos, the eternal Word of God. In this role, she was seen as the source of all creation and the mother of Jesus, representing the divine aspect of Mary.
Early Christianity, 1st to 2nd Century AD
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Translations
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Sophia
wisdom-intelligence-understanding-knowledge.
סָפְיָה
בן-אל-הזהיר-אל-נשמה-הקדוש
Σοφία
ἡ-πανοπλία-ἡ-ἡ-ἡ-πνευματική-ἡ-ἡ-ἡ-
Sophia
sapientia-scientia-intelligentia-.
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