Sofiya

Greek

"wisdom"

Sofiya Origin and Meaning

The name Sofiya is a girl's name of Ukrainian origin.

Sofiya is a feminine name of Slavic origin, representing the Eastern European variant of the popular Greek name Sophia. It means 'wisdom' or 'knowledge' and has deep historical roots across many cultures. The name has been used for centuries throughout Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, and other Slavic countries. Sofiya has gained international appeal in recent decades as global naming trends have embraced Eastern European names. While maintaining its classic elegance, Sofiya offers a slightly more distinctive alternative to the more common Sophia spelling. The name consistently ranks among popular choices in Eastern European countries and has been steadily climbing charts in Western nations as parents seek beautiful names with cross-cultural appeal.

Popularity of the name Sofiya

• 2 Ukraine 2022
• 41 Azerbaijan 2022

Famous People Named Sofiya

• Sofiya "Sofia" Mykhaylivna Yevdokymenko Rotaru, Russian pop singer
• Sofiya "Sofi" Marinova Bulgarian pop folk singer
• Sofiya Aleksandrovna Velikaya Russian Olympic fencer
• Sofiya Vasilyevna Kalistratova Russian public defense lawyer