soṇā

Soṇā1

An eminent lay woman, disciple of the Buddha. AN.iv.348

Soṇā2Bahuputtikā

A Therī. She was declared foremost among nuns for capacity of effort. She had ten sons and daughters, and she entered the Order in her old age. Her Therīgāthā verses tell of her striving and attainment. AN.i.25 Thig.102–106