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Ann-Sophie
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The name Ann-Sophie consists of two parts: Ann, which means 'the favored one' in Hebrew (an alternative spelling of Anne), and Sophie, which comes from Greek.
What does the name Ann-Sophie mean?
Ann-Sophie combines the meanings of Ann, which in Hebrew means 'the favored one' (a variant of Anna), and Sophie, which in Greek means 'wisdom' (a form of Sophia). While Anna is often associated with the saint, Sophie simply describes wisdom. The first meaning is clear and correct, while the second is not precise. When considering the names individually, this becomes evident.
Where does the name Ann-Sophie come from?
The name Ann-Sophie has its roots in ancient Greek and ancient Hebrew. It is a female double name that contains both Greek and Hebrew elements.
How do you pronounce Ann-Sophie?
The pronunciation of Ann-Sophie is clearly structured and distinctly highlights the two parts of the name. It is pronounced as 'Ann-So-fee' [an zoˈfiː]. The short, closed name Ann conveys a compact impression, while the subsequent, softly flowing component brightens the sound. The stressed syllable '-fee' with the long 'ee' sound provides a pleasant fullness of sound. The hyphen ensures a clear separation of the two name parts. Ann-Sophie radiates both classic elegance and modern freshness – a balanced, feminine, and present name.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Ann-Sophie enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 2,107th on the list of most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2007 at rank 732. Over the last ten years, Ann-Sophie has been chosen as a first name about 170 times, placing it 1,774th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,719th.
Nicknames & pet names
Abbs / Affi / Ann / Ann-So / Anna / Anne / Anni / Anno / Annobie / Annso / Annsoffel / Anphie / Anse / Ansi / Anso / Ansomo / Aphiphi / Ass / Fifi / Sopherl / Sophie / Uffi
Similar first names
Anna-Sophie
Famous people
- Ann-Sophie (German singer (ESC))
- Ann-Sophie Lennerfors alias 'LiLiCo' (Swedish TV personality in Japan)
- Anne-Sophie Mutter (famous German violinist)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ann-Sophie
What does the name Ann-Sophie mean?
Ann-Sophie combines the meanings of the names Ann and Sophie. Ann comes from the Hebrew 'the favored one' and Sophie means 'wisdom' in Greek.
Where does the name Ann-Sophie come from?
The name Ann-Sophie has its roots in ancient Greek and ancient Hebrew. It is a double name that unites both Greek and Hebrew elements.
How popular is the name Ann-Sophie?
The name Ann-Sophie enjoys a certain popularity in many countries and is often chosen as a modern and elegant double name.