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Monique

“French form of Monica; meaning uncertain”

About the name Monique

Monique is the French form of Monica, the name of Saint Monica, the North African mother of Saint Augustine of Hippo. The origin of Monica is uncertain and it may be of Berber or Punic origin; it was later associated with Latin moneo, to advise, and with Greek monos, alone. Notable bearers include the French feminist writer Monique Wittig and the French politician Monique Pelletier.

Meaning
French form of Monica; meaning uncertain
Origin
French/Latin
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
mo-NEEK(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Monique

  • Monique Marie
  • Monique Claire
  • Monique Anne
  • Monique Sophie
  • Monique Rose

Questions about Monique

What does Monique mean?
Monique is a French name meaning "French form of Monica; meaning uncertain".
How do you pronounce Monique?
Monique is pronounced mo-NEEK, with emphasis on the second syllable.

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