Sophokles

The first name Sophokles has its roots in the Greek language and is a spelling of the ancient Greek Sophoklễς (Σοφοκλῆς). Translated, it means 'the glorious wise one'.

What does the name Sophokles mean?

Sophokles, a male name, is a Greek form of the ancient Greek term Sophoklễς (Σοφοκλῆς). It literally means 'the glorious wise one'. This name consists of the ancient Greek elements sophós (σοφός), meaning 'wise', 'skilled', 'clever', 'capable', or 'artful', and kléos (κλέος), meaning 'glory' or 'fame'. Sophocles is a Latinized version of the name. In modern Greek, the variant Sofoklis is found. A prominent bearer of this name was the tragic poet Sophokles, who lived in the 5th century BC.

Where does the name Sophokles come from?

The name Sophokles has its roots in ancient Greek and means 'the glorious wise one'.

How do you pronounce Sophokles?

The pronunciation of Sophokles is three syllables and complex. It is pronounced as 'So-pho-kles' [zoˈfoːkleːs], with soft and firmer sound components alternating, creating a tense, harmonious flow. The ending '-kles' sounds clear and slightly elongated, giving the name a resonant character. Sophokles thus appears cultivated, multifaceted, and is characterized by a sonorous, structured, and classically elegant sound.

Popularity

In Germany, Sophokles is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,047th in the list of the most common male baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,037th. The global popularity and frequency of Sophokles is reflected in its rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Famous people

• Sophokles (Greek philosopher)