Sonia
Meaning of Sonia
The name Sonia is a beautiful and timeless choice for a baby girl. Originating from the Russian diminutive of Sophia, which means "wisdom," Sonia has garnered international appeal and recognition. Pronounced as SOH-nee-uh in English and SOH-nyah in Spanish, this name exudes elegance and charm across different cultures. A popular variation of the name is Sonya, offering an alternative spelling while maintaining the same graceful sound. Over the years, Sonia has seen varying levels of popularity in the United States, peaking notably in the mid-20th century and maintaining a steady presence since then. Associated with intelligence and sophistication, Sonia remains a beloved choice for parents seeking a name that embodies both classic beauty and profound meaning.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SOH-nee-uh (/'soʊniə/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as SOH-nyah (/'sonja/)
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Notable People Named Sonia
| Sonia Maria Sotomayor is the first Hispanic and Latina woman to serve as an associate justice on the Supreme Court of the United States, nominated by President Barack Obama in 2009. |
| Sonia Gandhi is a prominent Indian politician who has served as the president of the Indian National Congress, a major political party in India, for a total of twenty-five years. |
| Sonia Delaunay was a pioneering French artist known for her work in various mediums and as a co-founder of the Orphism art movement. |
| Sonia Sanchez is an influential American poet, writer, and professor known for her contributions to the Black Arts Movement and her extensive body of work in poetry, short stories, critical essays, plays, and children's books. |
| Sonia Rykiel was a renowned French fashion designer and writer, known for her iconic knitwear designs and as the creator of the "Poor Boy Sweater," earning her the title "Queen of Knits." |
| Sonia Manzano is an American actress, screenwriter, and author, best known for her role as Maria on Sesame Street from 1971 to 2015, and she received a Lifetime Achievement Daytime Emmy Award in 2016. |
| Sonia Rosa Chang-Díaz is a trailblazing American politician who made history as the first Hispanic woman elected to the Massachusetts Senate and ran for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Massachusetts in 2022. |
| Sonia Bompastor is a French football manager and former player, known for being the first person to win the UEFA Women's Champions League as both a player and a manager, currently managing Lyon in the French Division 1 Féminine. |
| Sonia Couling, also known as Sonia Cooling or Sonya Couling, is a Thai model, actress, and television personality of English and Thai descent, known for her work in Thai films and TV shows, as well as her roles as a VJ for MTV Asia and a host for HBO Asia. |
| Sonia Alconini Mujica is a Bolivian anthropologist and archaeologist known for her expertise in the socioeconomic and political development of early states and empires in the Andes, as well as her research on ancient imperial frontiers and the expansion of Guarani tropical tribes. |
| Sonia Guimarães is a trailblazing Brazilian physicist and professor at the Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica, known for being the first black Brazilian woman to earn a doctorate in physics and for her efforts to enhance the representation of black Brazilians in academia. |
| Sonia Arrison is an American author known for her work on the impact of technology on human life, including the national bestseller "100 Plus" which explores the potential effects of longevity on various aspects of society. |
| Sonia Nazario is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist known for her impactful work on immigration and social justice issues, particularly for her book "Enrique's Journey." |
| Sonia Chalif Simon - Sonia Sterling Chalif Simon was an American art historian and college professor known for her expertise in medieval, baroque, and nineteenth-century subjects, and for her tenure at Colby College from 1982 to 1996. |
| Sonia Agarwal is a prominent Indian actress recognized for her roles in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada films, particularly acclaimed for her performances in movies like Kaadhal Kondein (2003), 7G Rainbow Colony (2004), and Pudhupettai (2006). |
