Sofia is one of the most popular female names of the last decade. It has its own history and meaning. The day of the angel is the day of baptism. Sofia can find out the date of her christenings and her parents or godparents and celebrate it every year. On this day it will be most expedient to go to church and put a candle for your patroness.
Sofia name - meaning
The name Sofia (or Sophia) has ancient Greek roots and means "wisdom", "wise". Sometimes it is translated as "intelligence", "science". The name got to Russia a very long time, at the same time as it became Christian. Initially Sophia called only noble girls. Extraordinary popularity of the name was received in the XVIII-XIX centuries in noble families. Among Russian ladies, she was the fifth most popular after Catherine, Anna, Maria and Elizabeth. At the end of the XIX century, the name got to the masses. It is worth noting that in the twentieth century, during the Soviet era, the name was almost forgotten and was used extremely rarely. Fashion was returned to him only at the beginning of this century. For example, in 2011 it was Sofia who was most often called the newborn girls of Moscow. As for other countries, in Ukraine it became the second most popular in 2010, as well as in the UK, and in Ireland in general took first place.
Name days of Sofia
The name of Sofia according to the church calendar is of particular importance. She is considered the mother of Faith, hope and Love, personifying the three main virtues in the Christian faith. These are the four martyrs who were executed in Rome in the 2nd century AD.
Names of Sofia on the Orthodox calendar can celebrate as many as 7 times a year. This is April 4, June 4, June 17, September 30 , October 1, December 29 and December 31. On the day of the birthday of Sophia, they remember the martyr of the diocesan Sophia of Kiev, the Reverend Sophia, the martyr St. Sophia, the martyrs Sophia of Rome and Egypt, the Reverend Sophia, in the world of Solomon and the righteous Sophia the Wonderworker.
The main character traits of Sofia
Sofia always has activity and excessive sensitivity. She loves to communicate with people, does not tolerate loneliness. Sofia has a rich inner world. It should be noted that studying for her is not always a simple matter. Sometimes it is not easy to learn knowledge for Sofia. She is a common favorite in the family. Any question for Sophia is not a problem to solve. Growing Sofia increasingly attracts the attention of representatives of the opposite sex.
Sophia likes to be in the spotlight. He believes that it is not worth living at all if there is no way to know and catch everything. She loves to meet with her friends, talk frankly, reveal all her secret secrets. Sofia is a good listener, can always help with valuable advice. However, it also happens that it can be distinguished by lack of initiative and weak will. This happens when Sofia needs to adjust to others.
Sofia clearly knows about her life goals and tries to reach them with all her might. Most of all, she is lucky and everything at her is at the highest level. The girl knows what sincere sympathy is, but she has problems with trust.
The bearers of this name are not indifferent to sweets, so they always have to watch their figure.
As for her personal life, Sofia is very temperamental. The partner is demanding, so finding it can be difficult. Sofia becomes a good wife, gives a lot of time to domestic chores. She is very hardworking. Rarely is the leader in the family, although it can. He simply believes that it should not be so. Husband and children occupy the first, the main place in her life. Sofia is very hospitable.
In the professional sphere, Sofia realizes itself where it is necessary to apply communication skills. For example, she will be a great journalist.