Monserrat
Monserrat is a Christian girl name of Catalan origin, meaning “Serrated mountain”.
| Meaning | Serrated mountain |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Catalan |
| Pronunciation | mon-seh-RRAHT |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Mexico, Spain, Chile, Colombia |
Meaning and origin of Monserrat
Monserrat is a Spanish spelling of Montserrat, from the Catalan mont, 'mountain', and serrat, 'sawn, serrated', describing the jagged peaks of the mountain near Barcelona. A Benedictine monastery there houses the Black Madonna known as La Moreneta. The name is widespread in Catalonia, where Montse is the usual nickname, and the Monserrat spelling is especially common in Mexico.
Is Monserrat a Christian name?
Monserrat is a Marian name honouring Our Lady of Montserrat, patroness of Catalonia, whose shrine is one of Spain's great pilgrimage sites.
How popular is Monserrat?
Popular in Mexico and Catalonia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Monserrat mean?
Monserrat means 'Serrated mountain'. It is of Catalan origin.
Is Monserrat a Christian name?
Monserrat is a Marian name honouring Our Lady of Montserrat, patroness of Catalonia, whose shrine is one of Spain's great pilgrimage sites.
How do you pronounce Monserrat?
Monserrat is pronounced mon-seh-RRAHT.
Is Monserrat a boy or girl name?
Monserrat is usually a girl name.