Names That Mean Wisdom
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- Sophia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"wisdom"Description:
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 the top of the charts without losing any—okay, much—of its sophisticated beauty.
- Sophie
Origin:
French variation of SophiaMeaning:
"wisdom"Description:
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 it actually is.
- Sofia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"wisdom"Description:
Sofia is a 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 queens of Russia and Spain.
- Sonia
Origin:
Russian and Scandinavian variation of SophiaMeaning:
"wisdom"Description:
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.
- Zosia
Origin:
Variant of Sophia, GreekMeaning:
"wisdom"Description:
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.
- Pallas
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"wisdom"Description:
This rarified Greek name -- in classical mythology Pallas Athena was the goddess of wisdom and the arts -- might appeal to literary-minded parents. Among the raft of stylish girl names that start with P, Pallas is one rare choice that is often overlooked....but shouldn't be.
- Aariv
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"king of wisdom"Description:
Aariv is connected to the Hindu god Krisha, who represents wisdom.
- Sofie
Origin:
German, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch, CzechMeaning:
"wisdom"Description:
Streamlined spelling of Sophie popular in several European nations.
- Sohvi
Origin:
Finnish variation of Sophia, GreekMeaning:
"wisdom"Description:
Sohvi is the Finnish translation of Sophia, although Sofia ranks as the most popular variation in Finland.
- Sofi
Origin:
Armenian variation of Sophie, French from GreekMeaning:
"wisdom"Description:
About as pared-down as Sophia can be.
- Daichi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"big, great; earth; wisdom"
- Zofia
Origin:
Czech, Polish, and Ukrainian variation of SophiaMeaning:
"wisdom"Description:
As Sophia gets more popular, parents search out more unusual spins, and the Z makes this qualify.
- Jisoo
Origin:
KoreanMeaning:
"wisdom + beautiful"Description:
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 leading social media influencers worldwide.
- Sofiia
Origin:
Polish and Ukrainian variation of Sophia, GreekMeaning:
"wisdom"
- Atenea
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"goddess of wisdom"Description:
Spanish and Asturian variant of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom.
- Minda
Origin:
Short form of Melinda or SanskritMeaning:
"knowledge, wisdom"Description:
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.
- Fieke
Origin:
Dutch and FrisianMeaning:
"victory or wisdom"Description:
A Frisian short form of Victoria, or a Dutch diminutive of Sofieke, from Sofie.
- Karasi
Origin:
AfricanMeaning:
"life and wisdom"Description:
This pretty African girls' name has not one but two admirable meanings.
- Zsófia
Origin:
Hungarian version of Greek SofiaMeaning:
"one who possesses wisdom"Description:
The elaborate Hungarian form of Sofia, with an alluring Z initial sound.
- Theonoe
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"divine wisdom"Description:
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, including Theo, Thea, and Noa.