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Sonaya

so-NYE-ah

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Russian

Total Births

54

Peak Year

#8 in 2003

First Recorded

2003

Style

Modern & Trendy, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Possibly a modern variation of Sonya, a Russian diminutive of Sophia, meaning 'wisdom'.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

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Personality Traits

WiseIntelligentKindGentle

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