Scandinavian name

Sofia

Wisdom; Greek root sophia, long popular across all Nordic countries.

Typical use: female
Syllables: 3
Regions: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland
International spelling: high

Spellings & variants

Sofia · Sophia

About this name

Sofia is a Scandinavian girl name with ties to Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel. Wisdom; Greek root sophia, long popular across all Nordic countries. Thematic tags include classic, virtue, modern. Use filters in Scandinavian Baby Name Finder to compare syllables, origins, and similar names before you shortlist.

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Alma — Nourishing, kind; Latin-root name with long Nordic use.
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Anja — Grace; Nordic Anna form.

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