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Sonya name meaning
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Sonya mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Sonya
User Submitted Origins
Russian
67%
English
24%
African American
2%
Puerto Rican
2%
Indian (Sanskrit)
2%
Portuguese
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- 6 submissions from all over the world agree the name Sonya means "Wisdom" and is of Russian origin.
- A user from Georgia, U.S. says the name Sonya is of Russian origin and means "Gold".
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Wiktionary
From a Russian pet form Со́ня (Sónja), an informal pet form of Со́фья (Sófʹja) or Софи́я (Sofíja, “Sofia, Sophia”), from the Ancient Greek σοφία (sophía, “wisdom”). It was introduced into English through 19th century Russian literature and taken into general use in early twentieth century.
- A female given name from Russian.
Sonya was also found in the following language(s): Portuguese
Notable Persons Named Sonya
Notable Persons Named Sonya
Sonya Walger
Sonya Walger is an actress. She was most prominent from 1998 to present. Sonya was born on June 6th, 1974 in Hampstead, London, United Kingdom.
Sophie Tucker
Sophie Tucker was a radio personality, singing, actor, comedian, singer, and actress. She was most active from 1903 to 1965. Sophie was given the name Sonya Kalish on January 13th, 1887 in Tulchyn. Sophie is also known as Sophie Abuza. She died on February 9th, 1966.
Sonya Thomas
Sonya Thomas is a competitive eating and competitive eater. Sonya was born on July 26th, 1967 in Gunsan.
Sonya Belousova
Sonya Belousova is a film score, contemporary classical music, classical music, electronic music, and pop music composer, pianist, and music artist (occupation). Sonya was born on February 4th, 1990 in Saint Petersburg.
Sonya Jehan
Sonya Jehan is an actress. She has had major accomplishments since 2005. Sonya was given the name Sonya Rizvi in Karachi. Sonya is also known as Rizvi and Sonya.
Sonya Smith
Sonya Smith is an actress and actor. Sonya was given the name Sonya Eleonora Smith Jacquet by her parent Ileana Jacket on April 23rd, 1972 in Philadelphia.
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