Sophia's Name Day

30th September

Sophia, the name has a description or meaning which is from the Greek, 'wisdom'

Sophia has a Name day of 30th September, please check our history page to find out how this was derived

This description represents the Female usage of the name.

This name is a truly ancient name from which numerous variations have been derived as shown below (the M or F in brackets are Male or Female orientated names)

Historically Famous Sophias

Although Sophia has become a very popular name, the saints who bore it are generally forgotten or legendary, like the martyr who is supposed to have been the mother of St Faith and her sisters. Perhaps it is the meaning of the name, 'wisdom', which has brought it back into fashion, or maybe it is just the current craze for Victorian girls' names.