Sophronia

At a Glance: Name: Sophronia – Meaning: self-controlled, level-headed – Origin: Greek (via Latin Sophronius) – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: soh-FROH-nee-uh

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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

Phonetic: soh-FROH-nee-uh   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2023.

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FAQ

What does the name Sophronia mean?

Self-controlled, level-headed. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sophronia)

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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