What Mónica means
Mónica is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "uncertain; adviser". It comes from uncertain; possibly Latin moneo (to advise) or Greek monos (alone); the name is North African in origin. It is pronounced MO-nee-kah.
Etymology uncertain. Saint Monica (feast August 27) was the mother of Saint Augustine.
About this meaning. The etymology is uncertain or disputed. The reading above is the best-supported one; popular baby-name sites often give a more romantic gloss that the dictionaries do not confirm.
Nicknames in Mexico: Moni. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.
Popularity: a common name in Mexico.
