Sophia means "wisdom" in Greek. This was the name of an early, probably mythical, saint who died of grief after her three daughters were martyred during the reign of the emperor Hadrian. 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.
Saintly namesake: Sophia of Rome was a 2nd-century Christian martyr, honored for her steadfast faith. She is one of several saints named Sophia. (September 30 · 2nd century)
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