Unisex name
Mona name meaning
“hopes, wishes”
Mona is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to the meaning hopes or wishes. In its Arabic derivation, it is a spelling variant of Munā, a plural form with that meaning. Mona also has separate European origins.
What does Mona mean?
The ending -na appears in names of varied origins, including Ratna, Agustina, and Diana. These final letters do not have one independent meaning that applies to every name. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin and cultural usage of Mona
In one derivation, Mona is a spelling variant of Arabic Munā, a plural meaning wishes or hopes. Mona also has separate European origins.
Mona in Islam and the Quran
Mona does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (منى) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 38, QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 249 and QS Ali Imran [3]: 35. This spelling is used to mean “from me,” rather than “hopes” or “wishes.”
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Mona
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mona, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Mona: hopes, wishes
- Supriyani: deeply cherished or beloved
- Jayanti: victorious one
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Meaning of each word
- Mona: hopes, wishes
- Cempaka: flower of the champak tree
- Lalita: lovely, graceful, charming
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Mona Sendi
Meaning of each word
- Mona: hopes, wishes
- Sendi: a connection or supporting foundation
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Meaning of each word
- Ayunda: a beloved elder sister
- Mona: hopes, wishes
- Puspasari: essence or heart of a flower
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Mona Lestari
Meaning of each word
- Mona: hopes, wishes
- Lestari: enduring, continuing over time
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Meaning of each word
- Mona: hopes, wishes
- Setiana: steadfast in loyalty
- Vira: hero, a courageous figure
How to pronounce Mona
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mona/ |
| Arabic script | منى |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦺꦴꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮧᮔ |
Is Mona a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Mona is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 20% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Mona ranks #134 among unisex names in our data sample (22 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Mona
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Mona
- Mona Ratuliu · b. 1982
- Mona Santoso · b. 1982
- Mona Lohanda · b. 1947
- Mona Sylviana · b. 1972
- Mona Afliana · b. 1995
- Mona Indira Lubis · b. 1972
- Mona Rolita Hediyanti · b. 1978
- Mona Siskareni · b. 1994
- Mona Sugianto
- Mona Triana
- Mona Vera T Noor Karim
- Mona Warah · b. 1995
FAQ about the name Mona
What is the meaning of Mona?
Mona means hopes, wishes. In one derivation, Mona is a spelling variant of Arabic Munā, a plural meaning wishes or hopes. Mona also has separate European origins.
Is Mona a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Mona is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 20% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Mona?
Mona is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Mona in the Quran?
Mona does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (منى) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 38, QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 249 and QS Ali Imran [3]: 35. This spelling is used to mean “from me,” rather than “hopes” or “wishes.”
How many syllables does Mona have?
Mona has 2 syllables (Mo-na) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Mona?
Mona ranks #134 among unisex names in our data sample (22 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Mona?
Some ideas: Mona Supriyani Jayanti; Mona Cempaka Lalita; Mona Sendi.
Famous people named Mona?
Notable people named Mona include Mona Ratuliu, Mona Santoso, Mona Lohanda.
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