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Megan
MEH-guhn
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A female given name, originally a Welsh short form of Margaret.
"Megan moved to Cardiff to study Welsh literature."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common female first name of Welsh origin.
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_____ moved to Cardiff to study Welsh literature.
Etymology
Borrowed from Welsh, as a pet form of Margaret, which ultimately traces back through Greek and Persian roots.