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Sonya
Sonya (name) means a female given name, a Russian pet form of Sofia/Sophia. Example: “Sonya moved to London after finishing university in Moscow.”
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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."
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What does “Sonya” mean?
The word “Sonya” means a female given name, a Russian pet form of Sofia/Sophia. In plain terms, a first name related to Sophia, common in Russian-speaking countries.
How do you use “Sonya” in a sentence?
Here is “Sonya” used in a sentence: “Sonya moved to London after finishing university in Moscow.”
What part of speech is “Sonya”?
“Sonya” is a name.
Where does the word “Sonya” come from?
The word “Sonya” comes from Greek. From Russian Соня (Sonja), an informal short form of Софья (Sofia), itself from Greek sophia, "wisdom.".
