Montague
Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: From The Pointed Hill
What is the meaning of the name Montague?
The name Montague is primarily a male name of English origin that means From The Pointed Hill.
The name Montague has French and Latin origins. It is derived from the Old French “montaigu,” which means “sharp mountain” or “pointed mountain.” The name is often associated with a notable English surname and family, including the Montague family in Shakespeare’s play “Romeo and Juliet.”
In historical and literary contexts, Montague refers to a family name with connotations of nobility and strength, tied to the image of a prominent or imposing mountain.
Different Spellings of the name Montague:
Different spellings of the name Montague can include:
1. **Montague** (standard spelling)
2. **Montagu** (alternative spelling, often used in British contexts)
3. **Montaguee**
4. **Montague**
5. **Montague**
These variations reflect different transliterations or historical preferences, but “Montague” and “Montagu” are the most commonly used.
How to write the name Montague in Japanese?
To write the name Montague in Japanese using katakana, it would be:
**モンタギュー** (Mon-ta-gyū)
This representation approximates the pronunciation of “Montague.”