Monica
Meaning of Monica
Monica is a classic and enduring name of Latin origin, meaning "advisor" or "truth." Pronounced as muh-NEE-kuh (/məˈnikə/) in English, this name has been popular across various cultures and time periods. The name Monica is perhaps most famously associated with St. Monica, the mother of St. Augustine, who is revered for her devout Christianity and piety in the early Christian church. Additionally, Monica gained modern cultural prominence through the character Monica Geller from the beloved television series "Friends," which has contributed to its continued popularity. In recent years, Monica has seen fluctuating usage in the United States, peaking in popularity during the 1970s and 1980s but maintaining a steady presence on baby name charts ever since. The variation Monika offers an alternative spelling that retains the same rich heritage and timeless appeal.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as muh-NEE-kuh (/məˈnikə/)
British English
- Pronunced as MUH-ni-kah (/ˈmʌnɪkə/)
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Notable People Named Monica
| Monica Bellucci is a renowned Italian actress and model who has worked with top fashion brands and appeared in Italian, American, and French films. |
| Monica Samille Lewinsky is an American activist and writer who gained international attention due to her involvement in the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal as a former White House intern. |
| Monica Seles is a former world No. 1 tennis player who won nine major singles titles and represented both Yugoslavia and the United States during her career. |
| Monica Puig Marchán is a retired Puerto Rican professional tennis player who made history by winning the first gold medal for Puerto Rico at the 2016 Olympics in the women's singles event. |
| Monica Ali is a British writer of Bangladeshi and English descent, known for her acclaimed debut novel "Brick Lane" and subsequent literary works. |
| Monica Gregg Potter is an American actress known for her roles in Con Air, Patch Adams, Along Came a Spider, Saw, and The Last House on the Left. |
| Monica Green - Monica H. Green is an author, historian, and expert in the history of women's health care, medicine, gender, and infectious diseases in premodern Europe. |
| Monica Maria Raymund is an American actress recognized for her roles in popular TV shows such as Lie to Me, The Good Wife, Chicago Fire, and Hightown. |
| Monica Beltran is a retired soldier of the Virginia Army National Guard, recognized for her bravery with the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device for her actions during a 2005 battle in the Iraq War. |
| Monica Kathina Juma is a Kenyan diplomat and National Security Advisor to President William Ruto, having previously served as the Cabinet Secretary for Defence under President Uhuru Kenyatta. |
| Monica West is an American writer known for her novel Revival Season, which was a Barnes & Noble Discover Pick and a finalist for the 2022 Virginia Commonwealth University Cabell First Novelist Award. |
| Monica Sehgal is an Indian television actress recognized for portraying Radhika Mishra in the popular series Dosti... Yaariyan... Manmarziyan on Star Plus. |
| Mónica Spear Mootz was a Venezuelan actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who tragically lost her life in 2014. |
| Mónica Cruz Sánchez is a Spanish actress and dancer, known for her roles in films such as The Inquiry, Last Hour, Jerry Cotton, and Iron Cross, and she is the younger sister of actress Penélope Cruz. |
| Mónica Bardem - Mónica María Encinas Bardem is a Spanish film actress, known for her roles in films such as Kika, Más que amor, frenesí, and Boca a boca, and she also manages the family restaurants La Bardemcilla and La Bardemcilla de Santa Ana in Madrid. |
