“Sotera derives from the Greek word "sōtēr" (σωτήρ), meaning "savior" or "deliverer," with the feminine form indicating a female savior or protectress.”
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#15,162
TrendVintage
Peak year1920
Syllables3
OriginGreek
LanguageGreek
CultureGreek
Letters6
Numerology6 Chaldean 22
Global rank#63,093
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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Sotera
Sotera derives from the Greek word "sōtēr" (σωτήρ), meaning "savior" or "deliverer," with the feminine form indicating a female savior or protectress.
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Etymology
Sotera derives from the Greek word "sōtēr" (σωτήρ), meaning "savior" or "deliverer," with the feminine form indicating a female savior or protectress. The name was used in ancient Greek pagan contexts and later adopted in Christian communities, particularly in Byzantine and Orthodox Christian traditions, where it honored female saints and martyrs.
Sotera currently ranks #15,162 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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