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 Barbados-born British media entrepreneur and the Master of Jesus College, Cambridge.
Sonita Alizadeh is an Afghan rapper and activist known for her fight against forced marriages and gained attention with her song "Brides for Sale," eventually moving to the United States to continue her advocacy work.
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