Sonya

Sonya Meaning & Origin

About Sonya
The name Sonya is of Russian origin and is derived from the Greek name Sophia, meaning "wisdom" or "knowledge." It is a feminine name that carries connotations of intelligence, insight, and understanding. Sonya is often associated with individuals who possess a deep understanding of the world around them and have a natural inclination towards learning and acquiring knowledge.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sonya are female.

Sonya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 15.15% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S OW1 N Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsoʊnjə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sonya in Braille

Here's how to represent Sonya in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Sonya in braille

How to Spell the Name Sonya in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Sonya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sonya in sign language

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