Soi

Soi is a first name used for both women and men and has its origins in Laos. The name carries the meaning "the chosen one" or "the supported one."

What does the name Soi mean?

The name Soi is both a female and a male first name from Laos. Translated, it means "the chosen one" or "the supported one". The root of the name is found in the Lao word soi (ສອຍ), which means "to choose" or "to support", "to promote". In the Peruvian Shipibo-Conibo language, Soi has the meanings "handsome" and "beautiful".

Where does the name Soi come from?

Soi is a first name used for both women and men in Laos and means "the chosen one". The Lao term soi (ສອຍ) consists of the meanings "to choose", "to support", and "to promote". The name is common in both Lao and Peruvian languages.

How do you pronounce Soi?

Soi is pronounced like 'soi', similar to the English word 'soy'.

Popularity

In Germany, Soi is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female first names. Soi achieved its best ranking in 2009, when it reached 2,111th place. Over the past ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 7,036th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Soi ranks 5,818th.

Nicknames & pet names

Soja / Sojasoße / Soso

Famous people

• Pou-Soi Cheang (actress from Hong Kong)