Megan
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Welsh Megan, cognate with English Margaret, ultimately from Ancient Greek.
[edit] Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA: /ˈmɛɡ.ən/, SAMPA: /"mEg.@n/
- (US) IPA: /ˈmeɪ.ɡən/, SAMPA: /"meI.g@n/
- Rhymes: -ɛɡən (UK)
- Rhymes: -eɪɡən (US)
[edit] Proper noun
Megan .
- A female given name borrowed from Welsh.
- 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?
- 1916 John Galsworthy: The Apple Tree: Chapter VIII:
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[edit] Welsh
[edit] Etymology
Originally a Welsh pet form of Margaret, now often used as an independent given name.
[edit] Proper noun
Megan
- A female given name.
