Sotera

Meaning of Sotera

Sotera is a charming name with a deep history and rich associations. It is primarily used as a female name and has its origins in Spanish and Italian languages. In Spanish, it is pronounced as so-TEH-rah (/soˈte.ra/) while in Italian it is pronounced similarly as so-TEH-rah (/soˈtɛːra/). The name Sotera also has a variation, Soteria.

Although not extremely popular in recent years, the name Sotera has been given to several newborns in the United States of America. In 2002, there were 6 occurrences of the name, ranking at 13595th place. In 1968, it reached its highest rank at 7013th place with 5 occurrences. It also had significant popularity in the year 1920 with 6 occurrences and a rank of 4398th place.

Sotera carries strong associations of bravery and salvation due to its etymology. "Soter" means savior or deliverer in Greek, making Sotera an empowering choice for parents who desire a meaningful name for their daughter. Despite its rarity, this unique and beautiful name has the potential to make your child stand out from the crowd while embodying strength and courage.

Pronunciation

Spanish

• Pronunced as so-TEH-rah (/soˈte.ra/)

Italian

• Pronunced as so-TEH-rah (/soˈtɛːra/)

• Soteria