Sofiya

Sofiya is the Russian, Ukrainian, and Bulgarian form of the Greek name Sophia, derived from the Greek word sophia meaning wisdom. The name gained wide use across the Christian world partly through Saint Sophia, a legendary martyr venerated in both Eastern and Western traditions, and through its association with the great cathedral Hagia Sophia in Constantinople. It has long been popular among Slavic cultures, where it appears in various royal and aristocratic lineages. Related forms include Sophia, Sofia, and Sophie.