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Montse

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Pronounced MONT-say /ˈmɔnt.seɪ/Medium

Meaning: Montse is a Catalan short form of Montserrat, the name of the 'serrated mountain' and its famous Marian shrine near Barcelona. A warm, devotional short name.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Catalan short name: Montse comes from Montserrat, the holy mountain near Barcelona (said 'MONT-say').
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Origin MediumCatalan, Spanish
MeaningMontse is a Catalan short form of Montserrat, the name of the 'serrated mountain' and its famous Marian shrine near Barcelona. A warm, devotional short name.
U.S. rank (2000)#12710
2000 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 7

History & Origin

Montse is a Catalan short form of Montserrat, named for the striking 'serrated mountain' and its Marian shrine near Barcelona. It reads warm and rooted. A crisp sound (said 'MONT-say').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, warm, and rooted.

Did you know? Montse is the affectionate Catalan form of Montserrat - the 'serrated mountain' whose monastery holds a beloved shrine of the Virgin near Barcelona.
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Montse — Catalan short form of Montserrat; noted respectfully

Variations

MontserratMontseMuntsa

Nicknames

MonMontse

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If you like Montse…

Montserrat— the name Montse forms
Nuria— a like Catalan Marian name
Monse— shares Montse's Catalan roots
Mala— shares Montse's Spanish roots
Maty— the same short feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Montse mean?

Montse is a Catalan short form of Montserrat, the holy mountain and Marian shrine near Barcelona.

How do you pronounce Montse?

It's said MONT-say /ˈmɔnt.seɪ/ — 2 syllables.

Is Montse a boy or girl name?

Here Montse is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Montse?

Montse is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. — a newly emerging pick.

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