From the name of a mountain near Barcelona, the site of a monastery founded in the 10th century. The mountain gets its name from Latin mons serratus meaning "jagged mountain". Derived from the name of Montserrat mountain near the city of Barcelona, in Catalonia, Spain. The name of the mountain is derived from Latin and literally means "serrated mountain" due to its rock formation, which is visible from great distance. Montserrat is also a British overseas territory, located in the Leeward Islands in the West Indies.
Montserrat Related Names Variant: Monserrat Diminutive: Montse
