Sonia Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sonia Name at a Glance

Name	Sonia
Meaning	Variant of Sophia: wisdom.
Origin	Russian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Sonia Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sonia means “Variant of Sophia: wisdom”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Sonia Name Origin

Our database records Sonia under Russian origin. Browse more Russian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Sonia a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Sonia is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Sonia

When considering Sonia for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.