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Monica
MON-ih-kuh
Monica (name) means a feminine given name of Latin origin, borne by the mother of Saint Augustine. Example: “Monica volunteered at the local library on weekends.”
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A feminine given name of Latin origin, borne by the mother of Saint Augustine.
"Monica volunteered at the local library on weekends."
"Similarly, Alcoa (AA)CEO Klaus Kleinfeld has also dropped plans to attend, but the company will participate, said spokeswoman Monica Orbe."
— Mark Thompson and Aaron Smith, U.S. presses CEOs to skip Russia’s Davos (2014)
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Etymology
From Latin Monica, the name of St. Augustine's mother, likely of Berber or Phoenician origin.
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What does “Monica” mean?
The word “Monica” means a feminine given name of Latin origin, borne by the mother of Saint Augustine.
How do you pronounce “Monica”?
“Monica” is pronounced MON-ih-kuh (/ˈmɑ.nɪ.kə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Monica” in a sentence?
Here is “Monica” used in a sentence: “Monica volunteered at the local library on weekends.”
What part of speech is “Monica”?
“Monica” is a name.
Where does the word “Monica” come from?
The word “Monica” comes from Latin. From Latin Monica, the name of St. Augustine's mother, likely of Berber or Phoenician origin.
Is “Monica” a common word?
“Monica” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the origin of the name Monica?
Monica is a feminine given name of Latin origin. It is most famously borne by the mother of Saint Augustine, an association that helped spread the name through Christian tradition.
Is Monica a saint's name?
Yes, Monica is closely linked to Saint Monica, the mother of Saint Augustine, who is honored as a saint in Christian tradition. Because of this connection, the name has long been popular among Christian families.
What are common spellings and variants of the name Monica?
Monica is the standard English spelling, and it appears in other languages with slight changes, such as Monika in German and Scandinavian countries and Mónica in Spanish and Portuguese. All share the same Latin root.
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