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Sonja

SON-yah

Popularity

#2959

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Russian

Total Births

39,520

Peak Year

#1,343 in 1967

First Recorded

1906

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A Scandinavian and Russian variation of Sophia, meaning 'wisdom'.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Sonja Henie

    Norwegian figure skater and actress

  • Sonja Morgan

    American television personality and businesswoman

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Personality Traits

WiseIntelligentCreativeCharming

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