Sonia
Sonia is a Christian girl name of Russian, from Greek origin, meaning “Wisdom”.
| Meaning | Wisdom |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Russian, from Greek |
| Written as | Соня |
| Pronunciation | SOHN-yuh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Russia, India, Italy, Spain |
Meaning and origin of Sonia
Sonia, or Sonya, is a Russian pet form of Sofia, from the Greek sophia, 'wisdom'. In Orthodox tradition Holy Wisdom (Hagia Sophia) is an attribute of God, celebrated in the great church of that name in Istanbul. The name spread to Western Europe in the early twentieth century, helped by Russian literature: Sonya is the self-sacrificing heroine of Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment. It is also widely used in India.
Is Sonia a Christian name?
Sonia comes from Sophia, a name long honoured in Orthodox Christianity for Holy Wisdom, though today families of many faiths use it.
How popular is Sonia?
Used across Europe and India; moderately common.
Gifts with the name Sonia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sonia mean?
Sonia means 'Wisdom'. It is of Russian, from Greek origin.
Is Sonia a Christian name?
Sonia comes from Sophia, a name long honoured in Orthodox Christianity for Holy Wisdom, though today families of many faiths use it.
How do you pronounce Sonia?
Sonia is pronounced SOHN-yuh.
Is Sonia a boy or girl name?
Sonia is usually a girl name.