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Montserrat

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Pronounced mont-seh-RAHT /mon.seˈrat/Low

Meaning: Jagged or saw-toothed mountainLow

In 30 seconds: Montserrat is the standard spelling of the Catalan Marian name meaning jagged mountain, honoring Our Lady of Montserrat. The patron saint of Catalonia, it is associated with the famous mountain monastery near Barcelona where La Moreneta is venerated.
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Origin LowCatalan, Latin
MeaningJagged or saw-toothed mountain
U.S. rank (2024)#1465 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births149 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,508

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419632024

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

History & Origin

Montserrat comes from Catalan mont serrat meaning jagged or saw-toothed mountain, from Latin mons serratus. The famous Benedictine monastery on the mountain near Barcelona became a major pilgrimage site in medieval Spain. The Madonna enshrined there gave rise to the name as a Marian devotional choice.

Montserrat is the standard Catalan/Spanish spelling of the name, used throughout Spain and Latin America. The Monserrat spelling (without the middle t) is the simplified variant common in Mexico and Latin America.

Did you know? La Moreneta (the Black Madonna of Montserrat) is the most venerated Marian image in Catalonia and one of the most important in the Catholic world. The monastery on the jagged mountain has been a pilgrimage site for over 1,000 years.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Montserrat

Variations

MonserratMontseMonse

Nicknames

MontseMonseSerry

Famous Bearers

  • ★Montserrat Caballe (1933-2018)
    Spanish operatic soprano regarded as one of the greatest voices of the 20th century, known for bel canto roles

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Frequently Asked

What does Montserrat mean?

Montserrat means jagged mountain from Catalan mont serrat (Latin mons serratus), referring to the famous monastery mountain near Barcelona.

Is Montserrat different from Monserrat?

Montserrat is the standard Catalan spelling; Monserrat (without middle t) is the simplified Spanish-language variant used in Mexico and Latin America.

How do you pronounce Montserrat?

Montserrat is pronounced mont-seh-RAHT with three syllables.

What are nicknames for Montserrat?

Nicknames include Montse, Monse, and Serry.