Sofina as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Sofina

What is the meaning of the name Sofina ?

The baby name Sofina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced so-FEE-nah (IPA: /soʊˈfiːnə/).

Sofina is Greek in Origin.

Sofina is a modern feminine given name linked to the Greek Sophia, “wisdom.” The -ina ending reflects common Slavic and Romance patterns for forming affectionate or elaborated variants, yielding a smooth, lyrical alternative to Sofia/Sophia. In Russian onomastics, Sofina also exists as a surname meaning “of Sofia,” and this possessive form has occasionally migrated back into given-name use. It is not to be confused with the Arabic Safina (“ship”), though in South Asian contexts the two can be conflated in transliteration.

Usage centers in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, with appearances in Eastern Europe, the Baltics, and diasporas, riding the enduring popularity of the Sophia family. Related forms include Sophia, Sofia, Sophie, Sofiya, Sofija, and the embellished Sophina; cognates abroad include Polish Zofia. Short forms and nicknames span Sofi/Sofie, Fina, Ina, and, via the Slavic route from Sofia, Sonya/Sonia. The core meaning remains “wisdom,” suggesting discernment and insight.