The baby name Maghan is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAG-ən (ˈmæɡən) or MEG-ən (ˈmeɡən).
Maghan is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Maghan is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAG-ən (ˈmæɡən) or MEG-ən (ˈmeɡən).
Maghan is Welsh in Origin.
Maghan carries two distinct etymologies. In the Anglophone world it is an alternate spelling of Meghan/Megan, the Welsh pet form of Margaret, ultimately from Greek Margarites meaning “pearl.” In West Africa (Mandé languages such as Mandinka and Bambara), Maghan functions as a royal name-title, glossed “prince” or “king,” and appears in the Epic of Sundiata for figures like Maghan Kon Fatta and Maghan Mari Djata.
As a Meghan variant, Maghan rose in the late 20th century and is most common for girls in the US, UK, and Ireland. Close spellings include Meghan, Meghann, Meaghan, Meagan, and Megan; related forms are Margaret and Maggie. In Mandé contexts it is masculine and sometimes rendered Magan in transliteration. Contemporary use can be unisex in the diaspora, with meanings interpreted either as “pearl” or “royal/princely,” depending on cultural lineage.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Girls | 2005 | #920 | 5 | 9,844 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Maghan is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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