Sophia (Koine Greek: Σοφíα "Wisdom", Coptic: ⲧⲥⲟⲫⲓⲁ "the Sophia" [1]) is a figure, along with Knowledge (γνῶσις gnosis, Coptic: ⲧⲥⲱⲟⲩⲛ tsōwn), among many of the early Christian knowledge theologies grouped by the heresiologist Irenaeus as gnostikoi (γνωστικοί), "knowing". Gnosticism is a 17th-century term expanding the definition of Irenaeus. Sophia is a name of greek origin that has a rich and symbolic meaning Legends about her probably arose as a result of a medieval misunderstanding of the phrase hagia sophia holy wisdom, which is the name of a large basilica in constantinople.
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“ sophia ”, in william smith, editor (1848), a dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology, london
John murray “ sophia ”, in richard stillwell et al., editor (1976), the princeton encyclopedia of classical sites, princeton, n.j.
Sophia is often used as a girl's name Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name sophia.
