Sophia (Koine Greek: Σοφíα "Wisdom", Coptic: ⲧⲥⲟⲫⲓⲁ "the Sophia" [1]) is a figure, along with Knowledge (γνῶσις gnosis, Coptic: ⲧⲥⲱⲟⲩⲛ tsōwn), among many of the early Christian knowledge theologies grouped by the heresiologist Irenaeus as gnostikoi (γνωστικοί), "knowing". Gnosticism is a 17th-century term expanding the definition of Irenaeus. Legends about her probably arose as a result of a medieval misunderstanding of the phrase hagia sophia holy wisdom, which is the name of a large basilica in constantinople. Sophia is often used as a girl's name Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name sophia. Try any sophia course for free (through the first challenge of a unit) These courses are designed to transfer to 100+ partner colleges and have been reviewed for credit at 1,000+ other colleges and universities.
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