Monserrat

Monserrat is a form of the Catalan girl's name Montserrat. This name is derived from the Virgin Mary of Montserrat, the patron saint of Catalonia, who takes her name from a monastery of the same name as well as a mountain range in the region.

What does the name Monserrat mean?

The name Monserrat originates from Catalan and is a variation of the name Montserrat. It refers to the Virgin Mary of Montserrat, who is venerated as the patron saint of Catalonia. The Latin origin of the name (mons serratus) means 'serrated mountain', where 'mons' stands for 'mountain' and 'serratus' for 'serrated'. Primarily, the name is common in Spain and Spanish-speaking areas.

Where does the name Monserrat come from?

Monserrat is a female first name with Latin origins, meaning 'serrated mountain'. The etymological composition includes the Latin words mons for 'mountain' and serratus for 'serrated'. The name is especially prevalent in Catalan and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Monserrat?

Monserrat is pronounced as 'Mon-ser-rat'.

When is the name day of Monserrat?

The name day of Monserrat is celebrated on April 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Monserrat is a rather rare name. It has not appeared in German first name popularity lists. In Austria, the name reached its highest position in 2004 at 1,211th place in the local name charts. From 1984 to 2024, Monserrat was given fewer than 10 times in Austria, ranking it 7,542nd. However, it has not been used there in the last ten years.

Famous people

• Monserrat Caballe (opera singer, full name Maria de Montserrat Viviana Concepción Caballé i Folc)