Zofia
Zofia is a girls' name of Polish origin meaning “wisdom.” Zofia is the Polish form of Sophia, meaning 'wisdom.
how do you pronounce Zofia?
ZOH-fyah
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what does Zofia mean?
The name Zofia means “wisdom.” It comes from the Polish language tradition.
Zofia is the Polish form of Sophia, meaning 'wisdom.' It has been the most popular girl's name in Poland for several years running. The name carries associations with Zofia Kossak-Szczucka, a Polish writer who helped save thousands of Jewish lives during World War II.
where does the name Zofia come from?
Wikipedia confirms Zofia as a Slavic given name of Old Greek origin, meaning wisdom, and a variant of Sofia.
the history of Zofia
Wikipedia's list of notable bearers includes Zofia Kossak-Szczucka (1890-1968), described there as a Polish writer and resistance fighter; the specific claim that she helped save thousands of Jewish lives during World War II, and the claim that Zofia has been Poland's most popular girl's name for several years running, are not addressed by this source.
what are the nicknames and variants of Zofia?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Zofia?
- Zofia Kossak-Szczucka (Polish writer and resistance fighter)
- Zofia Stryjeńska (Polish Art Deco painter)
what names are similar to Zofia?
what names go well with Zofia?
Sibling names that share Zofia's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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