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Monserrath Pronunciation

Monserrath is pronounced mohn-seh-RAHT /moʊn.sɛˈrɑt/High

Meaning: Serrated mountain, jagged mountain; variant of Montserrat, the Catalan mountain and Marian shrine nameHigh

In 30 seconds: A Mexican-favored spelling of Montserrat, the jagged Catalan mountain whose Black Madonna draws millions of pilgrims. The name literally means 'serrated mountain'.

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Origin HighCatalan, Spanish

MeaningSerrated mountain, jagged mountain; variant of Montserrat, the Catalan mountain and Marian shrine name

U.S. rank (2024)#3306 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births48 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,260

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Monserrath is a variant of Montserrat, the Catalan name meaning 'serrated mountain' — a perfect description of the saw-toothed massif near Barcelona where the famous Benedictine monastery guards the Black Madonna. Girls have been named for the Virgin of Montserrat for centuries, with opera legend Montserrat Caballé the most celebrated bearer.

In Mexico the name took on simplified spellings — Monserrat, Monserrath, Montserrath — the final h a purely decorative Mexican flourish. The name remains a steady heritage choice among Mexican-American families and rare elsewhere in the U.S.

Did you know? The Virgin of Montserrat — La Moreneta, 'the little dark one' — is a twelfth-century Black Madonna and the patron saint of Catalonia, enthroned high in the mountain's monastery.

Overall data confidence 88%

Behind the Name — Montserrat — etymology and Marian tradition

Variations

MontserratMonserratMontserrath

Nicknames

MonseMontse

Famous Bearers

★Montserrat Caballé (1933–2018)
Spanish operatic soprano, one of the great voices of the twentieth century (standard spelling of the name).

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Monserrath?

Monserrath is pronounced mohn-seh-RAHT (/moʊn.sɛˈrɑt/). Press play above to hear Monserrath said aloud.

How do you say Monserrath?

Monserrath is said mohn-seh-RAHT (/moʊn.sɛˈrɑt/). Press play above to hear Monserrath said aloud.

What does the name Monserrath mean?

Monserrath is a variant of Montserrat, Catalan for 'serrated mountain', the shrine of Catalonia's Black Madonna.

Is Monserrath a boy or girl name?

Monserrath is a girl's name, honoring the Virgin of Montserrat.

How popular is Monserrath?

Monserrath is a rare spelling in the U.S., used mainly in Mexican-American families.