Monica
Monica is a Christian girl name of Latin, of uncertain earlier origin origin, meaning “Of uncertain meaning”.
| Meaning | Of uncertain meaning |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin, of uncertain earlier origin |
| Pronunciation | MON-ih-kuh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | United States, Italy, Spain, Germany |
Meaning and origin of Monica
Monica is best known through Saint Monica, the fourth-century North African mother of Saint Augustine, whose prayers for her son are described in his Confessions. The origin of her name is unclear; it may come from a local Berber or Punic language. It has often been linked to the Greek monos, 'alone', or the Latin monere, 'to advise', but these are later guesses. The name was popular in the later twentieth century, helped by the character Monica Geller in the TV series Friends.
Is Monica a Christian name?
Monica is a Catholic saint's name: Saint Monica is the patron of mothers and of patience, and her feast is on 27 August.
How popular is Monica?
Common from the 1960s to the 1990s; less fashionable now.
Gifts with the name Monica
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Monica mean?
Monica means 'Of uncertain meaning'. It is of Latin, of uncertain earlier origin origin.
Is Monica a Christian name?
Monica is a Catholic saint's name: Saint Monica is the patron of mothers and of patience, and her feast is on 27 August.
How do you pronounce Monica?
Monica is pronounced MON-ih-kuh.
Is Monica a boy or girl name?
Monica is usually a girl name.