Sonia is a feminine given name in many areas of the world including the West, Russia, Iran, and South Asia. Sonia and its variant spellings Sonja and Sonya are used in many countries, …

May 7, 2024 · Sonya is a Russian name for girls. It is the diminutive of the English name Sophia derived from the Greek word Sophia meaning ‘wisdom,’ ‘knowledge,’ ‘teaching,’ and ‘sound …

Nov 16, 2019 · Russian diminutive of Sophia. This is the name of a character in Leo Tolstoy's novel War and Peace (1869, English translation 1886).

The name Sonya is of Russian origin and is derived from the Greek name Sophia, meaning "wisdom" or "knowledge." It is a feminine name that carries connotations of intelligence, …

Dec 18, 2025 · Sonya is a girl's name of Ukrainian origin. Sonya is the 974 ranked female name by popularity.

Dec 16, 2025 · The name Sonya is primarily a female name of Russian origin that means Wisdom. Click through to find out more information about the name Sonya on BabyNames.com.

Oct 29, 2025 · A jury has found former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey. As the long-awaited verdict …

Dec 15, 2025 · Illinois enacts 'Sonya Massey Law' mandating thorough background checks for officers after Massey's 2024 shooting by deputy Sean Grayson.

Derived from the name Sofiya, which means "wisdom" in Greek, Sonya is a name that encapsulates intelligence and insight. Parents choosing the name Sonya for their baby girl …

With Ukrainian and Russian origins, Sonya is a beautiful girl’s name meaning “wisdom.” Sonya has many variations and spellings including Sonia and Sonja. However, all of these variations …