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Sophia

Directly from the Greek word for wisdom, σοφία.

Meaning and origin

Sophia is simply the Greek word for wisdom, used as a given name in its own right since antiquity.

How to pronounce Sophia

English (US)soh-FEE-uh /soʊˈfiːə/

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