Meaning and history
Monifa is a feminine name used in West African and African diaspora communities, often described as Yoruba. Its exact formation and the popular translation “I am lucky” are not consistently documented in authoritative Yoruba references, so the meaning should be stated cautiously. The name may also arise through modern African diaspora naming. A notable bearer is Curaçaoan model Monifa Jansen. The singer Monifah uses a related but different spelling and should not be presented as an exact namesake.