Sophia (Koine Greek: Σοφíα "Wisdom", Coptic: ⲧⲥⲟⲫⲓⲁ "the Sophia" [1]) is a figure, along with Knowledge (γνῶσις gnosis, Coptic: ⲧⲥⲱⲟⲩⲛ tsōwn), among many of the early Christian knowledge theologies grouped by the heresiologist Irenaeus as gnostikoi (γνωστικοί), "knowing". Gnosticism is a 17th-century term expanding the definition of Irenaeus. Legends about her probably arose as a result of a medieval misunderstanding of the phrase hagia sophia holy wisdom, which is the name of a large basilica in constantinople. “ sophia ”, in william smith, editor (1848), a dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology, london John murray “ sophia ”, in richard stillwell et al., editor (1976), the princeton encyclopedia of classical sites, princeton, n.j. Sophia, from greek sophia meaning wisdom or skill, originates from sophos wise. it signifies both a female name and divine or practical wisdom. Sophia is often used as a girl's name
Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name sophia. What is the meaning of the name sophia Discover the origin, popularity, sophia name meaning, and names related to sophia with mama natural’s fantastic baby names guide. Sophia is a common female name in the eastern orthodox countries It became very popular in the west beginning in the later 1990s and became one of the most popularly given girls' names in the western world in the first decades of the 21st century.
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