Sonita
Meaning of Sonita
Sonita is a beautiful name for a baby girl. It has Spanish origins and is pronounced as so-NEE-tah (/soˈniːta/) in Spanish and so-NEE-tuh (/soˈniːtə/) in English. The name Sonita is associated with the word "sonnet," which is a type of poem with 14 lines. This association gives the name a poetic and artistic feel. While not extremely popular, Sonita has been given to a small number of babies in the United States over the years, with its highest ranking occurring in 1974 when it reached the 12th position. Variations of the name include Sonnet.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as so-NEE-tah (/soˈniːta/)
English
- Pronunced as so-NEE-tuh (/soˈniːtə/)
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Notable People Named Sonita
| Sonita Alleyne is a British media entrepreneur and the first woman to lead Jesus College, Cambridge, as well as the first Black leader of an Oxbridge college. |
| Sonita Alizadeh is an Afghan rapper and activist known for her song Brides for Sale and her fight against forced marriage. |
