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Sonya
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A female given name, a Russian pet form of Sofia/Sophia.
"Sonya moved to London after finishing university in Moscow."
How to Use Sonya
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA first name related to Sophia, common in Russian-speaking countries.
UK vs US
Sonia is the more usual British spelling; Sonya is more common in the US.
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Etymology
From Russian Соня (Sonja), an informal short form of Софья (Sofia), itself from Greek sophia, "wisdom."