Sofonias Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsoh-foh-nee-as / səˈfoʊniəs

Hebrew; Greek

Meaning

Hebrew: 'God has saved'; Greek: 'Savior'

Historical & Cultural Background

Sofonias is derived from the Hebrew name Tzefanyah, which appears in the Old Testament as the name of a minor prophet. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly among Jewish and Christian communities. It is often associated with themes of salvation and divine protection.

Similar Names

SofusSofyaSofonSofian

Variants

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International Variants

  • Sofonio (Italian)
  • Sofonias (Spanish)

Famous people named Sofonias

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Fictional characters named Sofonias

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Sibling Suggestions

SofíaSofianeSofonioSofonias

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sofonias was first seen in the United States in 2022. Sofonias has ranked as high as #1386 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Sofonias has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sofonias

No state data available for this year.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20227