I really love the middle english pronounciation of
Sophia, so-figh-a (rhymes with higher), the same was as
Maria used to be pronounced like
Mariah in the english speaking world. I really want to use this name, but i have no idea of the best way to spell it so that people don't instinctively say 'sophia'. Hm! Suggestions? I've looked all over the internet but can't find a name or even a word in another language that is pronounced so-figh-a which i could substitute, as it's the sound i like.
Sapphire is not a suitable alternative!