Montse
Latin · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Montse
Montse is a Catalan diminutive of Montserrat, derived from Latin "mons" (mountain) and "serratus" (serrated), literally meaning "serrated mountain," referring to the famous Benedictine monastery in Catalonia.
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Etymology
Montse is a Catalan diminutive of Montserrat, derived from Latin "mons" (mountain) and "serratus" (serrated), literally meaning "serrated mountain," referring to the famous Benedictine monastery in Catalonia. The name is primarily used in Catalan-speaking regions of Spain and among Catalan diaspora communities, with strong associations to Catholic tradition due to the religious significance of the Montserrat shrine.
Montse currently ranks #16,518 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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