senior congressional leaders Sonia Gandhi She is back in the news after vacating the party’s traditional stronghold of Rai Bareilly for her son Rahul Gandhi. This political tactic has drawn attention to a strange anomaly in Gujarat. tribal community of south gujarat: The popularity of the name “Sonia” among men.
The name is believed to be derived from the Greek name “sophia“Soniabhai” means “wisdom” and is traditionally associated with women in several countries.
They claim the name was given to them by their parents, attributing it to simplicity and a unique sound rather than any specific reason. For Sonia Chowdhury, a resident of Avadivantmulun village in Dang County, the meaning of his name remains shrouded in mystery. “In Dang, there are many people with this name. This name is very popular among people my age,” said the 65-year-old, who has lived in the forest and farmed all his life.
Similarly, Sonia Gamit from Bhadbhuja village in Ukhhar area of Tapi district also said she did not know the meaning of her name. “Before, there were many men with this name. However, this trend is waning,” the 36-year-old said.
Kunkna tribal language researcher Dahya Vadhu explains the meaning of the name: “In a song Kunquena Tribe, Sonia means as precious as gold. This word is often used to show respect to distinguished guests.
He added: “This name has been in use for more than eight years. I knew several people with this name but they have passed away now. Sonia Chaudhary of Dang Chankhal village is a popular folk artist who performed in Kunk Na sings “katha” (story).
Sonia Gavit, 58, from Murambi village in Waghai area of Dang County, said: “In the villages around me, there are at least seven people with this name. I My parents gave me this name when I was very young, after consulting a priest.
Satyakam Joshi, a social scientist and former director of the Center for Social Research, reveals the cultural basis behind tribal naming conventions and cites the tendency to draw inspiration from the natural environment. “For example, Rupji is a common name. It may come from “Rupu”, which means silver in some tribal languages. Likewise, Sonia must have originated from “Sonu”, which means gold. But these The names are now outdated. Tribal people have started to prefer popular names used in urban areas,” he said.
The name is believed to be derived from the Greek name “sophia“Soniabhai” means “wisdom” and is traditionally associated with women in several countries.
They claim the name was given to them by their parents, attributing it to simplicity and a unique sound rather than any specific reason. For Sonia Chowdhury, a resident of Avadivantmulun village in Dang County, the meaning of his name remains shrouded in mystery. “In Dang, there are many people with this name. This name is very popular among people my age,” said the 65-year-old, who has lived in the forest and farmed all his life.
Similarly, Sonia Gamit from Bhadbhuja village in Ukhhar area of Tapi district also said she did not know the meaning of her name. “Before, there were many men with this name. However, this trend is waning,” the 36-year-old said.
Kunkna tribal language researcher Dahya Vadhu explains the meaning of the name: “In a song Kunquena Tribe, Sonia means as precious as gold. This word is often used to show respect to distinguished guests.
He added: “This name has been in use for more than eight years. I knew several people with this name but they have passed away now. Sonia Chaudhary of Dang Chankhal village is a popular folk artist who performed in Kunk Na sings “katha” (story).
Sonia Gavit, 58, from Murambi village in Waghai area of Dang County, said: “In the villages around me, there are at least seven people with this name. I My parents gave me this name when I was very young, after consulting a priest.
Satyakam Joshi, a social scientist and former director of the Center for Social Research, reveals the cultural basis behind tribal naming conventions and cites the tendency to draw inspiration from the natural environment. “For example, Rupji is a common name. It may come from “Rupu”, which means silver in some tribal languages. Likewise, Sonia must have originated from “Sonu”, which means gold. But these The names are now outdated. Tribal people have started to prefer popular names used in urban areas,” he said.
