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At a Glance: Name: Mona – Meaning: noble (Irish/Gaelic); or 'wish/desire' when used as a form of Arabic Muna – Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic; also Arabic (as Muna) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: MOH-nah
Mona is a girl's name with a timeless, vintage feel, pronounced MOH-nah. It's often said to simply mean 'noble,' but that only covers the Irish/Gaelic side of the name — used as the Arabic name Muna, Mona instead means 'wish' or 'desire,' so the meaning depends on which origin you're going by. The name draws roots from both Irish/Scottish Gaelic and Arabic.
Meaning & Origin of Mona
Meaning: Noble (irish/gaelic); or 'wish/desire' when used as a form of arabic muna.
Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic; also Arabic (as Muna).
A common claim: Often said to simply mean 'noble' Actually: This captures only the Irish/Gaelic sense; when used as the Arabic/Persian name Muna, Mona instead means 'wish' or 'desire' — the meaning is origin-dependent.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Mona
Phonetic: MOH-nah IPA: /ˈmoʊnə/
Popularity of Mona
Mona has fallen a long way from its mid-century peak: in 1950 it ranked #230 with 1,088 babies given the name, but by 2024 it had dropped to #2224 with just 85.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Mona mean?
Noble (irish/gaelic); or ‘wish/desire’ when used as a form of arabic muna. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mona)
How do you pronounce Mona?
Mona is pronounced MOH-nah (IPA: /ˈmoʊnə/).
Is Mona a popular name right now?
Mona peaked at #230 in 1950 and is ranked #2224 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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