Sosa

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Pronounced SOH-sah /ˈsoʊ.sə/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish/Portuguese surname (borne by singer Mercedes Sosa and baseball's Sammy Sosa) used as a given name; also a Yoruba name. Both noted honestly; routes vary.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname turned first name: Sosa recalls Mercedes and Sammy Sosa (said 'SOH-sah'). Also a Yoruba name.

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Origin LowSpanish, Yoruba

MeaningA Spanish/Portuguese surname (borne by singer Mercedes Sosa and baseball's Sammy Sosa) used as a given name; also a Yoruba name. Both noted honestly; routes vary.

History & Origin

Sosa is a Spanish/Portuguese surname (Mercedes Sosa; Sammy Sosa) turned given name, and also a Yoruba name. Its routes vary, which we note — crisp and rare in the U.S. (said 'SOH-sah').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data as a first name. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Sosa is a Spanish and Portuguese surname — carried by the singer Mercedes Sosa and baseball's Sammy Sosa — used as a given name, and separately a Yoruba name; both noted honestly (said 'SOH-sah').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Sosa — Spanish/Portuguese surname; Yoruba name; routes vary

Variations

SossaZozaSosza

Nicknames

SoSosa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sosa mean?

Sosa is a Spanish/Portuguese surname (Mercedes Sosa; Sammy Sosa) used as a first name, and also a Yoruba name. Routes vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Sosa?

It's said SOH-sah /ˈsoʊ.sə/ — 2 syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sosa a boy or girl name?

Sosa is used here as a girl's name; as a surname it is unisex.

How popular is Sosa?

Sosa is a rare name in the U.S.