How to Pronounce Sonja
Sonja / SOHN-yah /
The name Sonja is a Female name of English origin meaning "Wisdom". It is pronounced SOHN-yah.
English Female
Meaning & Origin
Sonja is a English name meaning "Wisdom". The name Sonja is of debated origin. It's either a Russian diminutive of Sophia (Greek) or a Scandinavian variant of Solveig (Old Norse). Sophia derives from 'sophia' meaning wisdom; Solveig from 'sól' meaning sun and 'veig' meaning strength or home.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic SOHN-yah
IPA ˈsoʊnˌjɑ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as SOHN-yah. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do you pronounce Sonja?
- Sonja is pronounced SOHN-yah.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Sonja?
- The correct pronunciation of Sonja is SOHN-yah (IPA: ˈsoʊnˌjɑ).
- Is Sonja a English name?
- Yes, Sonja is a English name meaning "Wisdom".
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