Zofia Name Meaning

The name Zofia is a name of Greek origin and it primarily means "wisdom". It's a very popular name in Poland and some other Eastern European countries. Zofia is a variant of the name Sophia, which is widely used in many countries all over the world.

Famous Personalities:
1. Zofia Kossak-Szczucka: A renowned Polish writer and World War II resistance fighter. She co-founded two wartime Polish organizations: Front for the Rebirth of Poland and Council to Aid Jews.
2. Zofia Stryjeńska: She was one of the most prominent Polish painters of the interwar period. She became famous for her art deco paintings and she was called the "Princess of Polish Painting" in the early 20th century.
3. Zofia Posmysz: A Polish writer and a radio editor. She is a World War II survivor and author of "The Passenger", a novel based on her experiences as a concentration camp inmate.