The name Sophia originates from the Greek word for 'wisdom'. It was borne by an early, possibly mythical, saint who is said to have died of grief after her three daughters were martyred during the reign of Emperor Hadrian. The name gained prominence through the medieval misinterpretation of the phrase 'Hagia Sophia', meaning 'Holy Wisdom', which is also the name of a significant basilica in Constantinople. Sophia became a common name among European royalty during the Middle Ages and was populari...