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Evidencia v 20 mestách SR • prepnite tvar mena alebo pridajte do obľúbených
Girl's nameOrigin: GreekName day: 15 MayName day in 2 European calendars

Žofia

[ˈzɔfʲja]

Žofia is the traditional Slovak form of the Greek name Sophia, which spread throughout Europe through Christian culture. It radiates classical elegance, dignity, and cultural depth. Its international counterparts are beloved and effortlessly recognized across the globe.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Žofia
Czech:
Hungarian:
Polish:
Zofia
Ukrainian:
Spanish:
French:
Italian:
Portuguese:
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Spelling Variants & Registry Records

Comparison of forms with and without diacritics

Number of bearers: 350 · Spelling Variants & Registry Records: 3

Names can be registered in the traditional form with diacritics or in an international spelling.

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Žofia is a classic name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno pochádza z gréckeho podstatného mena sofía (σοφία), ktoré znamená „múdrosť“.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Žofia is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

74 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Degree of global adaptability74 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

ZOFIA

Requires spelling without diacritics
Script & diacritics:

ž (1)

Regional Central European form
World languages:

19 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
15 MayOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended CalendarTranovský EvangelicalPolish Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈzɔfʲja]

Standard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Žofia
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Žofie
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Žofii
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Žofiu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Žofia!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Žofii
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Žofiou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ŽofkaŽofiŽofinkaŽofuškaŽofička
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Žofia
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Žofia! Žofi! Žofka! Žofinka!

Notable figures named Žofia

6

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Zofia Nałkowska
PL
1884 – 1954Historical Figure

Polish prose writer, journalist & dramatist (1884-1954)

Zofia Wilhelmina von Holstein-Gottorp
SE
1801 – 1865Historical Figure

Swedish princess

Zofia Kossaková-Szczucká
PL
1889 – 1968Historical Figure

Polish writer

Zofia Stryjeńska
PL
1891 – 1976Historical Figure

painter; illustrator; graphic designer; scenic designer (1891–1976)

Zofia Kuratowska
PL
1931 – 1999Historical Figure

Polish physician and politician (1931–1999)

Zofia Rogoszówna
PL
1881 – 1921Historical Figure

Polish translator

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Initials / monogram:with dots:Z.S.without dots:ZS
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