Sonja Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sonja Name at a Glance

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

What Does the Name Sonja Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sonja 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.

Sonja Name Origin

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

Is Sonja a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Sonja

When considering Sonja 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.