Monika
GenderFemale
Origin
Word/nameGreek,[1] Latin[1]
MeaningAdvisor, unique
Region of originGerman, Scandinavian, Czech, Slovak, Polish, Slovene, Croatian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Hungarian, Serbian
Other names
Related namesMonica, Moonika, Monique, Mona, Nika

Monika is a female name in German, Scandinavian, Czech, Slovak, Polish, Slovene, Croatian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Latvian and Hungarian (Mónika) which can also be seen in India. It is a variation of Monica, stemming from the word "advisor" in Latin[1] and "unique" in Greek.[2] Monika is also the patron saint of women and mothers.[2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Monika". Behind the Name. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Monika" (in German). Baby Vornamen. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
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