Montoya
mon-TOY-uh
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
639
Peak Year
#36 in 1978
First Recorded
1962
Style
Earthy & Bohemian, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Montoya is a unisex surname-name of Spanish origin, derived from a place name in the Basque Country, meaning 'mountain meadow' or 'wooded hill.'
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Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Carlos Montoya
Renowned Spanish flamenco guitarist.
Esteban Montoya
Mexican painter.
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