Sofonias

Sofonias Meaning & Origin

About Sofonias
The name Sofonias is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "Tsaphan" which means "hidden" or "protected by God." It is a biblical name found in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Zephaniah. Sofonias carries the connotation of being sheltered or guarded by God, suggesting a sense of divine protection and guidance.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sofonias are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SFNS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S010502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AH0 F OW1 N IY0 AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/sofonias*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SFNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sofonias in Braille

Here's how to represent Sofonias in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Sofonias in braille

How to Spell the Name Sofonias in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Sofonias using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sofonias in sign language

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