Names Sophrosyne

Sophrosyne

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Sophrosyne means self-control, moderation, prudence, and temperance.
Scripts(How to write)
Σωφροσύνη
Σωφροσύνη(Ancient Greek)

cartoon of the name Sophrosyne
Cartoon of Sophrosyne

Sophrosyne Name meanings & History

The name Sophrosyne means self-control, moderation, prudence, and temperance. Derived from Greek σωφροσύνη (sôphrosynê) meaning "moderation, prudence, self-control, temperance". Also compare Sophron. She was the spirit or personification of moderation, self-control, temperance, restraint, and discretion in Greek mythology. In some tales Sophrosyne was one of the good spirits released from Pandora's box, but fled to Olympus and away from humankind. The name Sophrosyne is not commonly used as a first or middle name in modern times.

Zodiac Sign of Sophrosyne: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Sophrosyne:

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

O: Organized,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obstinate,Obsessive

P: Pensive,Passive,Particular,Political,Partnership

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

R: Rational,Resourceful,Reason,Restless

Y: Youth-giving,Yin/Yang,Yen/money

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

E: Enlighten,Environment,Expressive,Entertain,Exaggerate,Enliven

Sophrosyne is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Devious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Unintellectual name
  • a Urban name