Mona
/MOH-nuh/ Arabic Female
Meaning & Origin
Mona is a Arabic name meaning "Little noble one". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. Mona has multiple possible etymologies. It can be derived from the Irish word 'muadh' meaning 'noble' or 'good'. It can also be a diminutive of Monica (Latin, uncertain meaning, possibly from Greek 'monos' meaning 'alone') or Ramona (Spanish, feminine form of Ramon, ultimately from Germanic elements meaning 'wise protector').
Quick Facts
Language Arabic
Gender Female
Phonetic MOH-nuh
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as MOH-nuh. Keep the original Arabic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Mona
- · Mona Lisa - Leonardo da Vinci's painting
- · Mona Simpson - Author
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