'monogram' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'monogrammos,' where 'mono-' meant 'single' and 'gramma' meant 'letter.'

'monogrammos' transformed into the Latin word 'monogramma,' and eventually became the modern English word 'monogram' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'a single letter,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a motif of two or more letters.'