Save Type Political Subdivision Usage English Pronounced Pron. /mɑn.ˈtæn.ə/(American English) /mɒn.ˈtæn.ə/(British English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History Derived from Latin montanus "mountainous". This is the name of an American state. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details RootmontanusGiven Name DescendantMontana(English) Categories American states