Sonora

Sonora is a rather rare female first name that occurs both in the USA and in English-speaking regions. Its meaning can be described as "the Melodious One" or "the Pleasant-Sounding One." The name has its origin in the Old Spanish word 'sonoro,' which means "pleasant-sounding," "melodious," or "loud," as well as in the Latin 'sonōrus,' which describes "audible," "melodious," and "vocalized."

What does the name Sonora mean?

Sonora is an unusual girl's name that originates from American and English and means "the Melodious One" or "the Pleasant-Sounding One." The origin of the name lies in the Old Spanish 'sonoro,' which means "pleasant-sounding," "melodious," or "loud," as well as in the Latin 'sonōrus,' which means "audible," "melodious," and "vocalized." The name also gained recognition through the film "Wild hearts can't be broken."

Where does the name Sonora come from?

The first name Sonora has its roots in Old Spanish and Latin and means "the Melodious One." The etymology consists of the Latin 'sonōrus' (audible, melodious, vocalized) and the Old Spanish 'sonoro' (pleasant-sounding, melodious, loud). The name is primarily found in American and English-speaking areas.

How do you pronounce Sonora?

So-no-ra

Popularity

In Germany, Sonora is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2016, when it reached 3,055th place. Over the last ten years, Sonora has been given as a first name around 20 times, placing it 5,715th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,302nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Nora

Famous people

• Sonora Rose Cooper (daughter of Alice Cooper)