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Name Origin

Sonya is a feminine given name of Russian origin, typically considered a diminutive of Sofia or Sophia, meaning 'wisdom'.

russianfemininewisdomsofiasophiadiminutive

Famous People

Sonya Sotomayor (1954-)

Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States

  • First Hispanic and Latina member of the Supreme Court
  • Advocate for social justice and equality

Sonya Yoncheva (1981-)

Opera singer

  • Internationally renowned soprano
  • Performed at major opera houses worldwide

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