Sofia

Sofia is the Latin-script form of the Greek name Sophia, derived from the Greek word sophia meaning wisdom. The name was borne by an early Christian martyr venerated in both Eastern and Western traditions, and Hagia Sofia, the famous Byzantine cathedral in Istanbul, bears the same root. It became widely popular across Europe through royal and aristocratic usage, including several queens and princesses of various dynasties. Related forms include Sophia, Sofía, Sofija, and Zofia.