Names Sophonisba

Sophonisba

Gender

Female (Feminine | Girl)

Usage/Origins

Meaning

The name Sophonisba means "wise and victorious". It is derived from the Greek words "sophos" which means "wise" and "nike" which means "victory".

Scripts(How to write)

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If written in its original language, Sophonisba would appear as "Σωφονίσβα" in Greek.

Popularity

The name Sophonisba appears to be quite rare and is not commonly used. It has not featured in any popular baby name lists in recent years.

Cartoon of Sophonisba

Sophonisba Name meanings & History

The name Sophonisba means "wise and victorious". It is derived from the Greek words "sophos" which means "wise" and "nike" which means "victory". From the Punic name ?????? (Ṣapanbaʿl) probably meaning "Ba'al conceals", derived from Phoenician ??? (ṣapan) possibly meaning "to hide, to conceal" combined with the name of the god Ba'al. Sophonisba was a 3rd-century BC Carthaginian princess who killed herself rather than surrender to the Romans. Her name was recorded in this form by Roman historians such as Livy. She later became a popular subject of plays from the 16th century onwards. Sophonisba is a name that is primarily used in English speaking countries. It is a beautiful and unique name that can be perfect for parents looking for something rare and distinguished.

Zodiac Sign of Sophonisba: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Sophonisba:

S: Security,Sensuality,Success,Status,Social Standing,Solidity,Sex

O: Obsessive,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Organized

P: Particular,Political,Passive,Pensive,Partnership

H: Hope,Hyper,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire,Haggle

N: Nitpicking,Neat,Nervous,Nice,Neurosis,Nagging,Nutrition

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

B: Bountiful,Bashful,Brains,Beauty

A: Assertive,Ambitious,Angry,Action,Aggressive,Argumentative

Sophonisba is:

a Comedic name
a Refined name
a Upper Class name
a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Sophonisba include Sophonisba Breckinridge, a prominent suffragist in the early 1900s, and Sophonisba Preston Breckinridge, an American lawyer and social reformer.