The word "Sofus" is spelled with four letters: S, O, F, and U, and can be pronounced /soʊfʊs/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The name originates from Scandinavia and is used as a first name for boys. The "S" is pronounced like an "s" in "soap", the "O" is pronounced like an "o" in "code", the "F" is pronounced like an "f" in "fall", and the "U" is pronounced like a short "u" in "hut". Together, they create the unique name "Sofus."
The name Sofus is of Danish and Norwegian origin. It is derived from the Latin name Sophus or Sophius, which itself comes from the Greek name Sophos meaning wise or clever. The name has been used in Scandinavia since the 17th century and has variations such as Soffi and Sophus.