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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Self-controlled, level-headed
- Origin
- Greek (via Latin Sophronius)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- soh-FROH-nee-uh
Sophronia is a Greek name, coming through the Latin Sophronius, and it means self-controlled and level-headed. It's a long, formal name for a parent who likes a name with a calm, steady meaning behind it.
Meaning & Origin of Sophronia
Meaning: Self-controlled, level-headed.
Origin: Greek (via Latin Sophronius).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Sophronia
soh-FROH-nee-uhIPA /səˈfroʊniə/
Popularity of Sophronia
Sophronia peaked at #432 in 1881, when 16 babies were given the name. By 2023 it had slipped to #17289, with 5 babies, so it's very rare today.
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FAQ
What does the name Sophronia mean?
Self-controlled, level-headed. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Sophronia?
Sophronia is pronounced soh-FROH-nee-uh (IPA: /səˈfroʊniə/).
Is Sophronia a popular name right now?
Sophronia peaked at #432 in 1881 and is ranked #17289 as of 2023. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2023.)
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