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Origin: Slavic

Meaning: Wisdom

Sonia is a girl's given name of Slavic origin, acting as a variant spelling of Sonya. Sonia is a derivative of Sophia, a girl's name with Greek roots, meaning "wisdom." According to ancient mythology, Sophia was a Greek goddess of great intelligence, skill, and wisdom. No doubt any new parent would want their precious baby Sonia to embody these powerful and independent traits throughout life!