The misinterpretation of the Greek phrase Hagia Sophia meaning holy wisdom and its.

Original greek meaning of sophia. This name is used widely in western culture. Sophia pronounced sew-feeah in Greek Hohkma in Hebrew Sapientia in Latin Celtic goddess-figure Sheela-na-gigs - all mean wisdom. There are many variations of the spelling of Sophia throughout the world but the most common American alternate spelling is Sofia.

Wisdom insight skill human or divine intelligence. This was the name of an early probably mythical saint who died of grief after her three daughters were martyred during the reign of the emperor Hadrian. Search Sophia in Google.

It originated in Ancient Greece and it meant wisdom as in the word philoSophia love for wisdom. However its function has changed. Sophia is a Greek name meaning wisdom.

Means wisdom in Greek. Sophia is another popular girl name derived from the Greek word meaning wisdom. Wisdom broad and full of intelligence.

Sophia in Wiki Encyclopedia. In Ancient philosophical texts and other Ancient Greek religions the people who personified wisdom were called Sophia figures Σοφοί. Other alternate spellings include Sofiya and Sofea.

It is also has a rich history as a Saint name. It was originally used and popularized by European royalty during the Middle Ages. Its French variant is Sophie.