Soa
Fact sheet
- Name
- Soa
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
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Soa is a male first name that originates from Japan. The meaning of the name can be directly translated as 'the hoping spirit', 'the heroic peace', and 'the heavenly color'.
What does the name Soa mean?
Soa is a Japanese male first name, whose meaning is directly translated as 'the hoping spirit', 'the heroic peace', and 'the heavenly color'. The name consists of two Japanese elements. The first component includes: so (希) for rare, hope, beg; so (想) for thought, idea, concept; so (壮) for majestic, robust, heroic; and so (天) for heaven, imperial, heavenly. The second part consists of: a (心) for heart, mind, spirit; a (彩) for color, hue; a (和) for harmony, peace; and a (歩) for walk, step, pace. In Norse mythology, Soa is considered the son of Laga, the goddess of waters and beloved of Wodan (Odin), which gives the name the additional meaning of 'sunlight'.
Where does the name Soa come from?
Soa is a male first name of Japanese origin that carries the meaning 'the hoping spirit'.
How do you pronounce Soa?
Soa is pronounced like 'Soh-ah'.
Popularity
In Germany, Soa is considered a rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,047th on the list of the most popular male baby names. The name reached its best position in 2014 with 2,076th place. In the last ten years, Soa has been given as a first name approximately 30 times, placing it 4,323rd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,012th.
Famous people
- Soa Palelei (mixed martial arts fighter)
Frequently asked questions about the name Soa
What is the origin of the name Soa?
Soa is a male first name of Japanese origin that carries various positive meanings and is composed of several elements.
What does the name Soa mean?
Soa is translated as 'the hoping spirit', 'the heroic peace', and 'the heavenly color', depending on the combination of the characters used.
Is the name Soa popular?
Soa is a rather rare name that is not very common in Japan and internationally, but it is gaining interest due to its unique meaning and sound.