Wisdom
Meaning of Wisdom
The name Wisdom is a unisex name of English origin, pronounced as WIZ-duhm (/ˈwɪz.dəm/). It carries a profound meaning, symbolizing intelligence, insight, and good judgment. The name has a timeless appeal and is often associated with qualities of deep understanding and foresight. A less common variation of the name is Wisdome. In the United States, Wisdom has been gradually gaining popularity over the years, reflecting parents' desire to bestow upon their children names that embody virtue and strength. Although it remains relatively rare, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 75 newborns per year since 1988, its unique charm continues to attract those looking for a meaningful and distinctive name for their child.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as WIZ-duhm (/ˈwɪz.dəm/)
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Notable People Named Wisdom
| Wisdom (Z333) is the oldest confirmed wild bird in the world, a female Laysan albatross first tagged in the 1950s and known for still incubating eggs as late as 2020. |
| Wisdom Gidisu is a Ghanaian politician representing the Krachi East Constituency in the Oti Region of Ghana. |
| Wisdom Mumba Chansa was a Zambian football player who tragically died in the 1993 air crash off the coast of Gabon along with 18 players of the Zambia national team. |
| Wisdom Fofo Agbo is a former Ghanaian-born Hong Kong professional footballer known for his role as a defensive midfielder. |
| Wisdom Kaye is a Nigerian-American model and TikTok personality known for his fashion-related videos, earning him the title of "TikTok's best-dressed guy" by Vogue. |
| Wisdom Amey is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Bologna. |
| Wisdom Tsidore Seyena-Susu is a Ghanaian politician and architect who represented the Ketu South constituency in the Volta Region of Ghana as a member of parliament. |
| Wisdom Kanu is a Nigerian professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Saudi Second Division club Jerash. |
| Wisdom Budu Ihunwo is the Bishop of Niger Delta North in the Anglican Province of Niger Delta in the Church of Nigeria. |
| Wisdom Chibuike Onyekwere is a Nigerian former footballer who played for Național București in the Romanian Liga I during the 2003–2004 season. |
| Wisdom Agblexo is a Ghanaian footballer currently playing for Sime Darby F.C. in Malaysia. |
| Wisdom Thomas Siziba was a Zimbabwean cricketer known for his role as a wicket-keeper batsman for Matabeleland before leaving for South Africa due to the decline of cricketing infrastructure in Zimbabwe. |
| Wisdom Niiayitey Quaye July is a Honduran professional footballer known for his role as a defender for Real España and the Honduras national team. |
| Wisdom Mutasa is a Zimbabwean footballer. |
