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The name Sonya comes from Russian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Sonya below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Sonya Name Meaning

Russian, EnglishRussian diminutive of SOPHIA. This is the name of a character in Leo Tolstoy's novel 'War and Peace' (1869, English translation 1886).

Origin: RussianGender: Girl
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1 Samanta
2 Senta
3 Savitri
4 Sharona
5 Sevi̇nj
6 Shelia
7 Séphora
8 Saundra
9 Sapir
10 Savanna
11 Selena
12 Sarai
13 Shonda
14 Sagit
15 Sarala
16 Shannen
17 Sayuri
18 Shila
19 Sayaka
20 Seonag
21 Samia
22 Shona
23 Sidika
24 Sammie
25 Serpi̇l
26 Sayen
27 Sami̇ye
28 Shanthi
29 Serrena
30 Sappho
31 Salomea
32 Sevi̇l
33 Şebnem
34 Semi̇ha
35 Senga
36 Shiori
37 Sanela
38 Salacia
39 Semele
40 Shadya
41 Saveria
42 Sabah
43 Siddhi
44 Salena
45 Shahd
46 Sabien
47 Santina
48 Shaked
49 Shobha
50 Sona
51 Sharon
52 Sashka
53 Shirlee
54 Shahnaz
55 Seònaid
56 Shawnda
57 Sassa
58 Shae
59 Sabine
60 Sonje
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