Sona
Meaning of Sona
Sona is a female name with British English and American English pronunciations: SOH-nuh (/ˈsəʊnə/) and SOH-nuh (/ˈsoʊnə/), respectively. It is also spelled as Sonya or Sonja. The origin of the name Sona is Persian, meaning "gold" or "golden." Sona has been moderately popular in the United States since the 1920s, with fluctuations in popularity over the years. In recent years, it has been given to around 20-30 newborn girls annually, ranking around 4000-5000 in popularity. Sona carries a beautiful association with preciousness and brightness due to its meaning, making it a lovely choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as SOH-nuh (/ˈsəʊnə/)
American English
- Pronunced as SOH-nuh (/ˈsoʊnə/)
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Notable People Named Sona
| Sona Mohapatra is a versatile Indian singer, music composer, and lyricist known for her original work as well as successful remixes of songs by artists like David Bowie and INXS. |
| Sona Jobarteh is a pioneering Gambian multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer from a renowned kora-playing griot family, known as the first female professional kora player from her lineage. |
| Sona Sarkisyan, also known as Sona, is a popular Armenian singer. |
| Sona Charaipotra is an American entertainment and lifestyle journalist and author of young adult fiction, best known for her YA lit column on Parade.com and her YA series Tiny Pretty Things. |
| Sona Mehring is an American businesswoman and the founder of CaringBridge, a nonprofit organization that provides free communication services for individuals facing health issues. |
| Sona MacDonald is an Austrian-American actress and singer. |
| Sona Arayi Ghazaryan is an Armenian politician and member of the National Assembly since 2018, affiliated with Civil Contract. |
