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Sophea
Pronounced soh-PEE-uh /soʊˈpiːə/Medium
Meaning: Sophea is a Cambodian (Khmer) given name drawn from Sanskrit roots, understood as 'wise,' 'knowledgeable,' 'intelligent' or 'gentle.' It shares the sophia 'wisdom' element familiar across many cultures. In the United States it appears mainly among Cambodian American families.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Sophea is a Khmer name meaning 'wise' or 'gentle,' from Sanskrit roots. It entered United States records from the early 1980s, carried by Cambodian refugees and their children, and used for both girls and, in Cambodia, sometimes boys.
It has always been rare in national data, given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its early-2010s high within the Cambodian American community. It reads clearly as a heritage name.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Sophea mean?
It is a Cambodian (Khmer) name from Sanskrit, meaning 'wise,' 'knowledgeable' or 'gentle.'
How do you pronounce Sophea?
It's said soh-PEE-uh /soʊˈpiːə/, three syllables, stress on the middle.
Is Sophea a boy or girl name?
Sophea is used mainly as a girl's name, though in Cambodia it can be used for boys too.
Is Sophea a popular name?
No, it is rare in the United States, used chiefly within Cambodian American families.