What origin is the name Sonu?

Sonu comes from indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Sonu a popular name?

Sonu is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Sonu does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Sonu?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Sonu — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Sonu?

Sonu starts with the syllable “So” (सो), which traditionally belongs to Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra, pada 2, in Kumbh rashi (Aquarius).

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Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sonu

Sonu

Boy

indian

2 syllables

Sonu is an indian boy's name meaning "Commonly used in India, this name means beloved or one who is familiar with gold, often used as a term of endearment.", Rashi Kumbh.

The meaning of Sonu is "Commonly used in India, this name means beloved or one who is familiar with gold, often used as a term of endearment." — a boy name of indian origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Hindi script: सोनू
Rashi: Kumbh
Nakshatra: purva bhadrapada (So)
Origin: indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Commonly used in India, this name means beloved or one who is familiar with gold, often used as a term of endearment.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Written as सोनू

Quick answers about Sonu

Very rare in US records

What does Sonu mean?

Sonu is a boy name of indian origin meaning "Commonly used in India, this name means beloved or one who is familiar with gold, often used as a term of endearment.".

Is Sonu a rare name?

Yes. Sonu does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Sonu

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: So (सो)
Rashi: Kumbh (Aquarius)
Nakshatra: Purva Bhadrapada, pada 2
Name number: 3

By tradition, names starting with “So” suit babies born in Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra (pada 2), which falls in Kumbh rashi. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Names with a similar meaning to Sonu

Sonu means "Commonly used in India, this name means beloved or one who is familiar with gold, often used as a term of endearment." — these names share that spirit.