Names That Mean Wisdom

Sophia

Greek

"wisdom"

Sophia, which was the Number 1 girls' name in the US from 2011 to 2013, is among the top girl names in the Western World, with a sensuous sound and high-minded meaning. A real winner, Sophia reached…

Sofia

Greek

"wisdom"

Sofia is a refined variation of the Greek name Sophia, which was derived directly from sophia , the Greek word for wisdom. It was the name of a Roman saint—the mother of Faith, Hope, and Charity—and…

Sophie

French variation of Sophia, Greek

"wisdom"

Sophie is the French form of the Greek Sophia, for which it is also commonly used as a nickname. Given Sophia's long standing among the Top 10 girl names in the US, Sophie may feel more popular than…

Sonia

Russian and Scandinavian variation of Sophia

"wisdom"

Early European import, well known in the 1940s via Norwegian skating movie star Sonja Henie, that has sailed back across the Atlantic, despite the rising popularity of other Russian names.

Sofie

German, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch, Czech variation of Sophie or Sophia, Greek

"wisdom"

A streamlined spelling of Sophie, popular in several European nations, including Norway, Czechia, Denmark, and The Netherlands. While English speakers may say this as SO-fee, it may also be said as…

Zofia

Czech, Polish, and Ukrainian variation of Sophia

"wisdom"

An international variation of Sophia that ranks in the Top 10 in Poland and the Top 1000 in England and Wales. Zosia is a charming diminutive.

Zosia

Variant of Sophia, Greek

"wisdom"

This unusual and alluring choice was used by David Mamet for his daughter, who is now grown and an actress on the hit show Girls .

Sofi

Armenian variation of Sophie, French from Greek

"wisdom"

About as pared-down as Sophia can be.

Atenea

Spanish

"goddess of wisdom"

Spanish and Asturian variant of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom.

Sofya

Russian and Armenian variation of Sophia, Greek

"wisdom"

This spelling of Sophia is primarily used in Russia and Armenia.

Sofiia

Polish and Ukrainian variation of Sophia, Greek

"wisdom"

Karasi

African

"life and wisdom"

This pretty African girls' name has not one but two admirable meanings.

Szófia

Variation of Zsófia, Hungarian

"wisdom"

Minda

Short form of Melinda or Sanskrit

"knowledge, wisdom"

Minda is a simle, even familiar-sounding name that is nevertheless completely unknown. It might be a contraction of Melinda but it is a genuine Indian name with an appealing meaning.

Pallas

Greek

"youth, young woman"

An overlooked name from Greek mythology, Pallas is both an epithet for the goddess of wisdom and a name in its own right, borne by a daughter of the sea god Triton who was raised alongside the…

Zsófia

Hungarian version of Greek Sofia

"one who possesses wisdom"

The elaborate Hungarian form of Sofia, with an alluring Z initial sound.

Jisoo

Korean

"wisdom + beautiful"

The mononymous KPOP singer and actor Jisoo — born Kim Ji-Soo — inspired several sets of parents to recently use her name for their daughters. She is a member of the girl band Blackpink and one of the…

Theonoe

Greek

"divine wisdom"

Theonoe is a Greek name used on various mythological figures — the most famous being Theonoe of Egypt, a princess from Eurypides’ play Helen. Theonoe comes with a few adorable nickname options,…