Sonoma

Sonoma is a girl’s name of Native American origin. The beautiful Sonoma County in California, known for its vineyards and wineries, is most associated with this moniker. As a place name, Sonoma has earned plenty of potential definitions over the years, all of which arise from Native American languages. The first, "valley of the moon," was given to the land where Sonoma is now located by the Chocuyen people. Other possible meanings for Sonoma include “earth village,” from the Native American words tso and noma, and “nose,” from the Wintun language. Painting a picture of moonlit mountains and soil-rich fields, Sonoma will remind your child to appreciate the beauty of the place they call home.