Girl name
Monica name meaning
“adviser; solitary one”
Monica is a feminine name traditionally associated with the meanings adviser or solitary one. It comes from the ancient name Monnica, whose origin is uncertain, possibly Punic. The familiar interpretations refer to Latin monere, meaning to advise, or Greek monos, meaning alone, as traditional associations.
What does Monica mean?
Adviser; solitary one
In Indonesian: penasihat; yang sendiri
Origin and cultural usage of Monica
Monica comes from the ancient name Monnica, whose origin is uncertain, possibly Punic. It is traditionally associated with Latin monere, 'to advise', or Greek monos, 'alone', but neither derivation is secure.
How to pronounce Monica
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦺꦴꦤꦶꦕ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮧᮔᮤᮎ |
Is Monica a girl’s name?
Yes, Monica is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Monica ranks #232 among girl names in our data sample (39 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Monica
Famous people named Monica
- Monica Kezia · b. 2002
- Monica Oemardi · b. 1974
- Monica Setiawan · b. 1997
- Monica · b. 1978
- Monica Flora Da Silva · b. 1971
- Monica Haprinda · b. 1995
- Monica Iwo
- Monica Kristantia Halim · b. 1997
- Monica Lewa
- Monica Lewa Kadang · b. 1963
- Monica Oviananda · b. 1995
- Monica Panjaitan · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Monica
What is the meaning of Monica?
Monica means adviser; solitary one. Monica comes from the ancient name Monnica, whose origin is uncertain, possibly Punic. It is traditionally associated with Latin monere, 'to advise', or Greek monos, 'alone', but neither derivation is secure.
Is Monica a girl’s name?
Yes, Monica is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Monica have?
Monica has 3 syllables (Mo-ni-ca) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Monica?
Monica ranks #232 among girl names in our data sample (39 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Monica?
Notable people named Monica include Monica Kezia, Monica Oemardi, Monica Setiawan.
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