Mona

[ moh-nuh ]

noun

1. a female given name.

mona

/ ˈməʊnə /

noun

1. a W African guenon monkey, Cercopithecus mona, with dark fur on the back and white or yellow underparts

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mona¹

C18: from Spanish or Portuguese: monkey

Example Sentences

I picked “Mona Lisa” as my first pick, and then second or third round, I took “Unforgettable.”

From Los Angeles Times

Glór na Móna said they were "extremely disappointed" to learn of the incident and would assist the council with its investigation.

From BBC

The Louvre has added significance for her as it houses arguably the world’s most famous painting, the Mona Lisa.

From BBC

On the Lego brand’s website, replicas of the Mona Lisa, cars, plants and more are featured online with the words “Adults Welcome.”

From Los Angeles Times

Their daughter, Mona Deeley, was able to secure a space for Dia on the flight, but told the BBC of her "hard" decision to leave Amine - who needs 24-hour care - behind.

From BBC