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Megan

|Me/gan|

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/ˈmeɪɡən/

female given name

Etymology
Etymology Information

'Megan' originates from Welsh, specifically the diminutive form of 'Margaret', where 'Margaret' meant 'pearl'.

Historical Evolution

'Megan' changed from the Welsh diminutive form 'Megan' and eventually became a popular given name in English-speaking countries.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'pearl', but over time it evolved into a standalone given name.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a female given name, a variant of Margaret.

Megan is a popular name in many English-speaking countries.

Last updated: 2025/01/13 01:36