Megan

See also: megan

English

Etymology

From Welsh Megan, cognate with English Margaret, ultimately from Ancient Greek.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈmɛɡən/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈmɛɡən/
  • Rhymes: -ɛɡən

Proper noun

Megan.

  1. A female given name borrowed from Welsh, diminutive of Margaret
    • 1916 John Galsworthy: The Apple Tree: Chapter VIII:
      Was it true that twenty-six years had passed, or had he dreamed and awakened to find Megan waiting for him by the big apple tree?

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Welsh

Etymology

Originally a Welsh pet form of Margaret, now often used as an independent given name.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

Megan

  1. A female given name.
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