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Zsófia

Zsófia is the Hungarian form of the globally admired name Sophia. Deeply anchored in centuries of European and Christian tradition, it radiates elegance and intellect. A classic, timeless choice that sounds melodious and deeply inspiring.

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International equivalents and translations

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Zsófia
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name Zsófia means "wisdom" and signifies insight, intellect, and prudence.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Zsófia je maďarská podoba mena Sofia, ktoré pochádza zo starogréckeho mena Sophía (Σοφία). To vzniklo zo starogréckeho apelatíva sophía (σοφία) s významom „múdrosť, poznanie, rozumnosť“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Zsófia vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

90 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie90 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

ZSOFIA

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

ó (1)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

15 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
15 May
Hungarian Calendar
17 September
Hungarian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Výslovnosť: žó-fi-ja; maďarské zs sa vyslovuje ako slovenské ž a ó označuje dlhú samohlásku.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ZsófiZsófika
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Zsófia
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Zsófi! Zsófika!

Notable figures named Zsófia

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Person type
Zsófia Polgár
HU
born 1974Notable Figure

chess player

Zsófia Torma
HU
1832 – 1899Historical Figure

Hungarian archaeologist (1832-1899)

Zsófia Balla
RO
born 1949Notable Figure

Romanian-born Hungarian poet and essayist

Zsófia Báthory
1629 – 1680Historical Figure

Princess Consort of Transylvania (1629–1680)

Zsófia Kovács
HU
born 1988Notable Figure

Hungarian triathlete

Zsófia Szamosi
HU
born 1977Notable Figure

Hungarian actress

Zsófia Bánová
HU
born 1957Notable Figure

Hungarian novelist, literary historian, art and literature critic

Zsófia Dénes
HU
1885 – 1987Historical Figure

Hungarian writer (1885–1987)

Test how Zsófia sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Zsófia Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:Z.S.without dots:ZS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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