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Sonora

so-NOHR-ah

Popularity

#2960

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

1,387

Peak Year

#62 in 2023

First Recorded

1924

Style

Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Sonora is a place name, referring to the state of Sonora in Mexico. Its etymology is uncertain, but possibly related to the Spanish 'sonoro', meaning 'sonorous'.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

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Personality Traits

Free-spiritedAdventurousUniqueIndependent

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