Sonia

SO-nee-uh'SOH-nee-uh'3 syllables
🌐Slavic
Intelligent

MEANING

Wisdom

ORIGIN

Russian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Russian name Софья (Sofiya), which means 'wisdom.'

CULTURAL NOTES

Often associated with grace and intelligence in Slavic cultures.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used since medieval times in Russia and Eastern Europe, often among royal and noble families.

🇪🇸Spanish
Soft

MEANING

Wisdom

ORIGIN

Spanish

ETYMOLOGY

Adopted from the Russian name Софья (Sofiya).

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries, associated with elegance.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Became popular in Spain and Latin America in the 20th century.

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Sonia - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations