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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Wisdom
- Origin
- Scandinavian/German (variant of Sonya, from Sophia)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- SOHN-yah
Sonja (SOHN-yah) is a Scandinavian and German variant of Sonya, which comes from Sophia, and it means "wisdom." It keeps the familiar sound of Sonya but with a spelling that looks distinctly Nordic.
Meaning & Origin of Sonja
Meaning: Wisdom.
Origin: Scandinavian/German (variant of Sonya, from Sophia).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Sonja
SOHN-yahIPA /ˈsoʊnjə/
Popularity of Sonja
Sonja peaked at #180 in 1938, when 1,117 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #2959, with 56 babies, so it's now a rarely heard name that your child is unlikely to share with classmates.
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FAQ
What does the name Sonja mean?
Wisdom. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Sonja?
Sonja is pronounced SOHN-yah (IPA: /ˈsoʊnjə/).
Is Sonja a popular name right now?
Sonja peaked at #180 in 1938 and is ranked #2959 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1906–2024.)
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