Nepali unisex name
Sonu name meaning
सोनु
Say it: SO-nu/sonu/
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Hindi
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #8
Meaning of Sonu
Affectionate name meaning gold or golden; dear one.
नेपालीमा: सोनु सुन वा सुनौलो भन्ने अर्थ बोकेको मायालु नाम हो। यसले प्रिय व्यक्तिलाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Sonu
Sonu feels affectionate from the start, meaning gold or golden and dear one. Its Hindi origin and gold theme make it a warm choice for parents who want a name that expresses closeness. Four letters form the soft, rounded pronunciation SO-nu. Sonu is very common among unisex names in our sample, where it ranks #8. If this gentle sound appeals, compare the spelling Shonu, the similar-sounding Sona or the rhyming Monu. Each gives you another way to explore a short, affectionate style.
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Sonu at a glance
| Name | Sonu |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | सोनु also सोनू, सोणु |
| Gender | Used for both boys and girls (48% boys in our data) |
| Linguistic origin | Hindi |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition, Modern |
| Starts with | S · स |
| Length | 4 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #8 among unisex names (23 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Sonu
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Sonu
- Sonu khadka · b. 1994
bowler of Nepali cricket team
- Sonu Tamang
Nepalese Cricketer
Names with a similar meaning
- Paras♂पारसPhilosopher's stone that turns iron into gold
- Kundan♂कुन्दनPure, refined gold
- Kanchan♂♀कञ्चनGold
- Hem♂हेमGold
- Subarna♂सुवर्णGold
- Soni♀सोनीBeautiful, lovely
- Parash♂पारसPhilosopher's stone that turns iron into gold
- Soniya♀सोनियाGolden, beautiful
- Sonika♀सोनिकाGolden
- Sona♀सोनाGold
- Sonal♂♀सोनलGolden
- Sonali♂♀सोनालीGolden
Names that sound like Sonu
- Sony♀सोनीBeautiful, golden
- Soni♀सोनीBeautiful, lovely
- Sona♀सोनाGold
- Sanu♂♀सानुSmall, little one
- Sonup♂सोनुप
- Sonuj♀सोनुज
- Saru♀सरुPet name, possibly from Saraswati or Sarita
- Sanju♀संजुPet name, short for Sanjana, Sanjay or similar names
- Sonam♂♀सोनामFortunate, meritorious
- Som♂सोमMoon
- Sonal♂♀सोनलGolden
- Sabu♂♀साबुAffectionate short form of names like Sabita or Sabin
Sonu in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐳𑑀𑐣𑐸 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒮𑒼𑒢𑒳 |
| Bengali | সোনু |
| Gujarati | સોનુ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀲𑁄𑀦𑀼 |
| IAST romanization | sonu |
FAQ about the name Sonu
What is the meaning of Sonu?
Sonu means: Affectionate name meaning gold or golden; dear one. (नेपालीमा: सुन, प्यारो)
Is Sonu a boy or girl name?
Used for both boys and girls (48% boys in our data).
How do you write Sonu in Nepali?
Sonu is written सोनु in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written सोनू or सोणु.
How do you pronounce Sonu?
Sonu is pronounced SO-nu (IPA: /sonu/).
What is the origin of the name Sonu?
Sonu is of Hindi origin.
How popular is the name Sonu?
Sonu ranks #8 among unisex names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Sonu?
Notable people named Sonu include Sonu khadka (bowler of Nepali cricket team); Sonu Tamang (Nepalese Cricketer).
What are other spellings of Sonu?
Other spellings of Sonu: Shonu.