Monica

IPA/mˈɒnɪkə/
KK[mˈɑnɪkə]IPA/mˈɑːnɪkə/

Monica — proper noun

1. a given name for girls, used in many countries around the world

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Definition

a given name for girls, used in many countries around the world

Example

Monica is the new girl in our English class.

given name used as a person's subject

Monica's best friend Tara walks to school with her every morning.

possessive form before a role noun

Etymology

North African / LatinItalianEnglish

Monica comes from the Latin name Monica, possibly from the North African language, or related to the Latin word 'monere' meaning 'to advise'. It is best known from Saint Monica, the mother of Saint Augustine.