Zsofia
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- Name
- Zsofia
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
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Zsofia is the Hungarian variant of the Greek name Sophia. This first name originates from Ancient Greek and carries the meaning 'wisdom'. In a looser interpretation, it could also be translated as 'the wise one'.
What does the name Zsofia mean?
Zsofia is the Hungarian form of the Greek name Sophia. Its origin lies in Ancient Greek, and the meaning is 'wisdom', more freely interpreted as 'the wise one'. The correct Hungarian spelling is Zsófia. In Hungary, Zsófia is a widely used and popular girl's name. The diminutive form Zsófika, however, is rather rare. Notable bearers of the name include Hungarian guitarist Zsófia Boros and actress Zsófia Szabó. International variants of Sophia include Soffia, Sofi, Sofia, Sofiah, Sofie, Sofija, Sofja, Sofy, Sofya, Sohvi, Sophie, Sophiea, Sophy, Sophye, Sopio, Szofi, Szofia, Zofia, and Zofie.
Where does the name Zsofia come from?
The name Zsofia has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'wisdom' or 'the wise one'. The Ancient Greek
How do you pronounce Zsofia?
The name Zsofia has a melodious and distinctive character with three to four syllables. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'Sso-fi-a' [ˈzoːfiːa] or [ˈsoːfiːa]. The name begins with an unusual consonant cluster, giving it a special uniqueness. The stressed syllable '-fi-' brings a certain lightness to the sound with the long 'i'. The open 'a' at the end gently rounds off the name. Thus, Zsofia appears elegant and individual – striking at the beginning and flowing at the end.
When is the name day of Zsofia?
The name days for Zsófia are May 15 (Sophia of Rome), May 25 (Sophie Barat), September 3 (Sophia of Minden), and September 30 (Sophia of Milan).
Popularity
In Germany, Zsofia is among the common first names. The name currently ranks 4,045th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2022, when it reached 1,786th place. Over the past ten years, Zsofia has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,362nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,719th.
Nicknames & pet names
Bezsofi / Zoe / Zsoe / Zsofi
Famous people
- Reka Zsofia Lazar-Szabo (Romanian fencer)
- Zsofia Erdelyi (Hungarian long-distance runner)
- Zsofia Racz (footballer from Hungary)
Frequently asked questions about the name Zsofia
What is the origin of the name Zsofia?
Zsofia has its roots in Ancient Greek and derives from the word 'sophia', which means 'wisdom'. In Hungary, the spelling Zsófia is common.
What does the name Zsofia mean?
The name Zsofia means 'the wisdom' or also 'the wise one'.
How popular is the name Zsofia?
In Hungary, Zsófia is a very common and cherished girl's name, while the diminutive form Zsófika occurs less frequently.