First off, let’s get the pronunciation and meaning clear. It’s articulated “ham-on”, with “jamon” meaning “ham”, and “Serrano” being the equivalent of sierra or Mountains. For, historically, Spanish hams are cured in rocky or mountainous country.
Una off, ipaalam makakuha ng mga pagbigkas at kahulugan malinaw. Ito ay articulated “ham-on”, may “Hamon” ibig sabihin “sa kanya”, at “Serrano” pagiging ang katumbas ng kadena ng mga bundok o Mountains. Para sa, kasaysayan, Espanyol mga hamon ay gumaling sa mabato o mabundok na bansa.