Monaco

Monaco Meaning & Origin

About Monaco
The name "Monaco" is derived from the Greek word "monachos," meaning "solitary" or "alone." It refers to the rocky outcrop on the Mediterranean coast where the city-state of Monaco is located. The name reflects the historical significance of the area as a secluded and independent territory, which has been ruled by the Grimaldi family since the 13th century. Today, Monaco is renowned for its luxurious lifestyle, prestigious events, and as a tax haven attracting the wealthy and famous from around the world.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Monaco is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 56.52% and females 43.48%, based on recent birth statistics.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M05020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 N AH0 K OW2
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɑnəˌkoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Monaco in Braille

Here's how to represent Monaco in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Monaco in braille

How to Spell the Name Monaco in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Monaco using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Monaco in sign language

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