Montana
English (Modern) · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Montana
The given name 'Montana' means "mountain" or "mountainous," derived from the Latin word *montanus* (of a mountain).
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Etymology
The given name 'Montana' means "mountain" or "mountainous," derived from the Latin word *montanus* (of a mountain). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in the United States, where it gained popularity as a feminine given name inspired by the state name, with no specific religious or historical significance beyond its geographical association.
Montana currently ranks #1,033 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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