Names That Mean Wisdom
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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…
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.
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…
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,…
Daichi
Japanese
"big, great; earth; wisdom"
Chika
Japanese
"one thousand flowers; scattering flowers; beautiful wisdom"
Aariv
Sanskrit
"king of wisdom"
Aariv is connected to the Hindu god Krisha, who represents wisdom.
Fieke
Dutch and Frisian
"victory or wisdom"
A Frisian short form of Victoria, or a Dutch diminutive of Sofieke, from Sofie.
Atenea
Spanish
"goddess of wisdom"
Spanish and Asturian variant of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom.
Szonja
Hungarian variation of Sonja
"wisdom"
Sofya
Russian and Armenian variation of Sophia, Greek
"wisdom"
This spelling of Sophia is primarily used in Russia and Armenia.
Sohvi
Finnish variation of Sophia, Greek
"wisdom"
Sohvi is the Finnish translation of Sophia, although Sofia ranks as the most popular variation in Finland.
Sofiia
Polish and Ukrainian variation of Sophia, Greek
"wisdom"
Szofia
Variation of Szófia, Hungarian
"wisdom"
Szofi
Hungarian variation of Sophie, French
"wisdom"
Szófia
Variation of Zsófia, Hungarian
"wisdom"
