Sonya
/SOHNYUH/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Sonya is a English name meaning "Wisdom". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Sonya is generally considered a Russian diminutive of Sophia, which originates from the Greek word 'sophia' (σοφία) meaning 'wisdom'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic SOHNYUH
IPA ˈsoʊnjə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as SOHNYUH. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Sonya
- · Sonya Sotomayor - Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
- · Sonya Walger - Actress
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