Monika
Meaning of Monika
Monika is a popular female name with German origins. In German, it is pronounced as MOH-ni-kah (/moˈniːka/). The English pronunciation of Monika is muh-NEE-kuh (/məˈniːkə/). The name has a long history and is associated with various meanings, including "wise counselor" and "unique."
In the United States, Monika has been consistently used as a baby name over the years. In recent times, it has ranked between 250 and 4767 in terms of popularity. Its usage peaked in the early 2000s but has remained relatively steady since then. Despite its variations, such as Monica, Monika continues to be a favored choice for parents looking for a beautiful and meaningful name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as MOH-ni-kah (/moˈniːka/)
English
- Pronunced as muh-NEE-kuh (/məˈniːkə/)
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Notable People Named Monika
| Monika Richarz is a German historian specializing in the social history of the Jewish minority in Germany, emphasizing the broader context beyond Auschwitz. |
| Monika Kruse is a renowned German techno DJ, producer, and record label owner with a career in electronic music spanning over 25 years. |
| Monika Treut is a German filmmaker known for her feature film debut, Seduction: The Cruel Woman, and her work on over 20 films, including the short documentaries Annie and My Father is Coming. |
| Monika Beňová is a Slovak politician and member of the European Parliament since 2004, known for her involvement with the centre-left Direction-Social Democracy party SMER-SD. |
| Monika Kryemadhi is an Albanian politician and former leader of the Socialist Movement for Integration party, known for refusing the position of First Lady of Albania and delegating the role to her eldest daughter, Bora. |
| Monika Hauser is a Swiss-born Italian physician gynecologist and humanitarian known for founding Medica Mondiale, a prominent women's rights and aid organization. |
| Monika Maron is a German author who hails from the former German Democratic Republic. |
| Monika Haukanõmm is an Estonian social worker and politician serving as a member of the Riigikogu for the Estonian Free Party since 2015. |
| Monika Hojnisz-Staręga is a Polish biathlete known for her success in the Biathlon World Cup and her bronze medal at the Biathlon World Championships 2013. |
| Monika Chabel is a Polish representative rower who has competed in two Olympics and won an Olympic medal. |
| Monika Rüegger is a Swiss politician serving in the National Council for the Swiss People's Party since 2019. |
| Monika Kallies is a German rower. |
| Mónika Lakatos is a Hungarian singer of Romani descent and the lead singer of the band Romengo, who made history by becoming the first artist of Romani descent to receive the WOMEX Award in 2020. |
| Mónika Dunai is a Hungarian-French teacher and politician who has been a member of the National Assembly of Hungary since 2014. |
| Monika Kunkelová is a Slovak wheelchair curler. |
