Sofiya
Meaning of Sofiya
Sofiya is a beautiful and timeless name for a baby girl. Its origin can be traced back to Russia, where it is pronounced as "saw-FEE-yah." In American English, Sofiya is pronounced as "soh-FEE-yuh," while in British English, it is also pronounced as "soh-FEE-yuh." The name has gained popularity in recent years, with variations such as Sophia and Sophie being commonly used as well. Looking at data for newborns in the United States of America, we can see that Sofiya has been steadily rising in popularity since the early 2000s. It consistently ranks within the top 500 names for girls and shows no signs of slowing down. With its elegant sound and global appeal, Sofiya is an excellent choice for parents seeking a name that combines tradition with modernity.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as saw-FEE-yah (/sɔ.ˈfij.ə/)
British English
- Pronunced as soh-FEE-yuh (/sə.ˈfiːjə/)
American English
- Pronunced as soh-FEE-yuh (/soʊ.ˈfi.jə/)
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Notable People Named Sofiya
| Sofiya Ivanovna Ozerkova was a senior regiment engineer and head of maintenance in the women's 46th Guards Night Bomber Aviation Regiment, known as the "Night Witches". |
| Sofiya Lyskun is a Ukrainian diver and European Championships medalist. |
| Sofiya Vlasova is a Ukrainian short-track speed-skater. |
| Sofiya Zenchenko is a Ukrainian weightlifter who has represented Ukraine at international competitions. |
| Sofiya Yulievna Pregel, a Russian Empire-born poet, emigrated to Berlin in 1922 and later to Paris in 1932, where she directed the Rifma publishing house. |
