Day of the Virgin of Montserrat, April 27. Names for girls

Montserrat is a name for a girl of Catalan origin that means "mount with a mountain shape". A name originally from Catalonia, but has been accepted very easily in the rest of Spain. It is a traditional name that refers to the appearance of the Virgin in the mountain of the same name, but over time h

Montserrat is a name for a girl of Catalan origin that means "mount with a mountain shape". A name originally from Catalonia, but has been accepted very easily in the rest of Spain.

It is a traditional name that refers to the appearance of the Virgin in the mountain of the same name, but over time has lost its religious connotations and has become a very popular name. He celebrates his name day on April 27, which is the day of the Virgin of Montserrat.

Curiosities about the name Montserrat

By the meaning of its name, Montserrat has an open and friendly character, so it triumphs in social relations. Her sympathy and generosity make her a person appreciated by all her relatives. In addition, Montserrat has an enormous capacity of effort that is specially destined to guarantee the safety and well-being of its relatives and friends.

The name Montserrat is hardly known outside of the Spanish sphere and it enjoys special popularity even today in Catalonia. Its diminutive Montse reinforces the sweet character of the girls called Montserrat, since the full name can sometimes be too loud. However, Montserrat is still a strong name that is perfect for any girl.

We know many personalities that are named after your daughter, especially writers, poetesses and journalists like Montserrat Domínguez. It must be said that today Montserrat is used primarily as a girl's name, but in times it was used indiscriminately both for girls and boys.

Undoubtedly, the popularity of this name is due to the Virgin of Montserrat and to the legend of how the image of this dark Virgin was found by shepherds thanks to a strange glow. But there is a woman who has taken the name of your daughter to every corner of the world and is none other than the opera singer Montserrat Caballé. To know the origin and meaning of other names that celebrate their saint in the month of April, consult our calendar of the names of saints in April. You will find all the curiosities related to the name and date of your name day.

And also, we have the most complete guide of names for babies of boys and girls. Here you will find all the names for babies arranged alphabetically to know their origin and meaning.

Laura Sánchez

. Collaborator of Guiainfantil.com