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GirlPronounced Russian /sɐ.ˈfʲi.jə/; Ukrainian /so.ˈfʲi.jɐ/Turkish language family

Sofiya

Russian, Ukrainian and Bulgarian form of Sophia.

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Sofiya is a girl name.

Pronunciation: Russian /sɐ.ˈfʲi.jə/; Ukrainian /so.ˈfʲi.jɐ/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationRussian /sɐ.ˈfʲi.jə/; Ukrainian /so.ˈfʲi.jɐ/
Language familyTurkish

Meaning and history

Russian, Ukrainian and Bulgarian form of Sophia.

Notes and context

Usage: russian, ukrainian, bulgarian | Russian: София; Ukrainian: Софія

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