Sonja
SON-yah
Popularity
#2959
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'.
Numerology
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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