Monika: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Origin
Latin (variant of Monica)
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
moh-NEE-kah

Monika is a Latin (variant of Monica) girl's name. It appears in our list of 175+ German Baby Girl Names That Are Quietly Making a Comeback.

Meaning & Origin of Monika

Origin: Latin (variant of Monica).

A common claim: Monika means 'advisor,' from Latin Actually: This repeats the same folk etymology attached to Monica; the name's true root is uncertain, not a straightforward Latin word for 'advisor.'

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Monika

moh-NEE-kahIPA /moʊˈniːkə/

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