Monica
[ˈmɒnɪkə]Meaning
meaning unknown, probably Berber or Phoenician; linked to Latin moneo "to advise"
Background Story
The name's meaning is unknown, though it is most likely of Berber or Phoenician origin. Since the Middle Ages it has been associated with the Latin moneo, "to advise", and the Greek monos, "one, single". As an English name it has been in general use since the 18th century, and it is also used in Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Estonian, French, German, Hungarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian and Polish.
Temperament
Variations
Monika, Mónica, Monique
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