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How to pronounce Monica (MON-i-ka)

Monica

MON-i-ka

Monika

Short 'o' — like 'on'. Three syllables with stress on the first.

Notes

Short 'o' — like 'on'. Three syllables with stress on the first.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Latin/Greek
Meaning
advisor (Latin); solitary (Greek)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Mon
  • Monz
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Saint Monica was the mother of Saint Augustine.

Notable people

  • Monica Bellucci (Italian actress)

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