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…
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 .
Zsófia
Hungarian version of Greek Sofia
"one who possesses wisdom"
The elaborate Hungarian form of Sofia, with an alluring Z initial sound.
Karasi
African
"life and wisdom"
This pretty African girls' name has not one but two admirable meanings.
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"
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.
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"