The nameMouna
Mouna is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "wishes". It has been given in France since the 1960s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Mouna comes from the Arabic muna, plural of munya, "wish, desire".
Origin
Arabic. It is also spelled Mona or Mounia.
History
Mouna peaked in France in the early 1980s and has been given steadily since.
Popularity of the name Mouna
Mouna in France
Mouna was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 700 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Mouna. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 1983. Half of all babies named Mouna in France were born before 1995. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 28 births a year on average, against 39 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mouna mean?
Mouna comes from the Arabic muna, plural of munya, "wish, desire".
What is the origin of the name Mouna?
Arabic. It is also spelled Mona or Mounia.
Is Mouna a girl's or a boy's name?
Mouna is a girl's name.