Monifa
moh-NEE-fah
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
African
Total Births
416
Peak Year
#34 in 1970
First Recorded
1969
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A name of West African (Yoruba) origin, meaning 'I have come to have good fortune.' It is a positive and empowering name.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
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