Monserat

Meaning of Monserat

Monserat, pronounced in Spanish as mon-seh-RAHT, is a streamlined cousin of the Catalan Montserrat, the “serrated mountain” that houses a venerable Benedictine abbey and the much-revered Black Madonna, La Moreneta. The name slipped into broader Spanish usage—losing an r on the way—yet retained its alpine imagery and quiet devotional undertone. English speakers sometimes confuse it with the Caribbean island of Montserrat, which at least lends the choice a breeze of tropical charm to balance the monastic air. In the United States it remains pleasantly uncommon: Texas records show a dignified five to seven newborn bearers per year in the early 2000s, with the meteoric high of 312th place in 2008. For parents who favor a name that feels rooted but not routine, Monserat offers a nicely serrated slice of history without sounding too sharp for everyday life.

Pronunciation

Spanish

• Pronunced as mon-seh-RAHT (/monseˈraθ/)

• Montserrat
• Monserrat
• Moncerrat
• Montserrath
• Montserat