Magan as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Magan

What is the meaning of the name Magan ?

The baby name Magan is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɛɡən/ (MEG-ən) — common English; /məˈɡɑːn/ (muh-GAHN) — Indian/Hindi; /ˈmeɪɡən/ (MAY-gən) occasionally.

Magan is Hindi, Irish, Welsh in Origin.

Magan has dual roots. In South Asia, it derives from Hindi/Punjabi/Marathi magan (मगन), ‘absorbed, enraptured, joyous,’ ultimately from Sanskrit magna ‘immersed’ (root maj-, ‘to sink’). As a masculine given name, it appears in devotional verse and everyday use across North and West India; a notable bearer is Maganlal Gandhi, an early associate of M. K. Gandhi. By sense, the name conveys ‘one absorbed in joy’ or ‘lost in devotion.’ Related compounds include Maganlal and Magandeep.

In Anglophone contexts, Magan also functions as a modern variant spelling of Megan, the Welsh hypocoristic of Margaret, from Greek Margarites ‘pearl.’ This usage rose in the late 20th century. Variants and cognates include Megan, Meagan, Meaghan, Meghann, and Margaret. Pronunciations vary: Indian MAH-gun or MUH-gun versus English MAY-gən. Gender tends to be male in South Asia and primarily female in English-speaking countries, though it can be unisex.