Montserrat
Montserrat is a Christian girl name of Catalan origin, meaning “Serrated mountain”.
| Meaning | Serrated mountain |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Catalan |
| Pronunciation | mohn-seh-RAHT |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico, Chile |
Meaning and origin of Montserrat
Montserrat is Catalan for 'saw-toothed mountain', from mont, 'mountain', and serrat, 'serrated'. It is the name of the jagged mountain near Barcelona and of the Benedictine abbey on it, home to the Black Madonna, La Moreneta, patroness of Catalonia. The name honours Our Lady of Montserrat and is very popular in Catalonia, Mexico and Chile, often shortened to Montse. Opera singer Montserrat Caballé is a famous bearer.
Is Montserrat a Christian name?
Montserrat is a Marian name, and the abbey has been a major Catholic pilgrimage site for centuries. Mary's feast under this title is kept on 27 April.
How popular is Montserrat?
Common in Catalonia and popular in Mexico and Chile.
Gifts with the name Montserrat
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Montserrat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Montserrat mean?
Montserrat means 'Serrated mountain'. It is of Catalan origin.
Is Montserrat a Christian name?
Montserrat is a Marian name, and the abbey has been a major Catholic pilgrimage site for centuries. Mary's feast under this title is kept on 27 April.
How do you pronounce Montserrat?
Montserrat is pronounced mohn-seh-RAHT.
Is Montserrat a boy or girl name?
Montserrat is usually a girl name.