The baby name Megara is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /meˈɡara/ (Greek) — meh-GAH-rah; common English: /ˈmɛɡərə/ — MEG-ə-ruh.
Megara is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Megara is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /meˈɡara/ (Greek) — meh-GAH-rah; common English: /ˈmɛɡərə/ — MEG-ə-ruh.
Megara is Greek in Origin.
Megara is a feminine name of Greek origin. It shares its form with the ancient city Megara (Μεγάρα) and likely derives from the root megas, “great, mighty,” via megaron, “great hall, temple.” As such, the name carries senses of greatness or a ceremonial hall. In myth, Megara is the Theban princess given to Heracles as his first wife, whose tragic fate is recounted in classical sources, especially Euripides.
Usage as a given name is rare but recognizable in English and Greek contexts, with a modern boost from Disney’s 1997 film Hercules, where the heroine answers to “Meg.” Variants and forms include Mégara (Romance orthography) and the short form Meg. Do not confuse Megara with Megaera (Μέγαιρα), one of the Erinyes, whose name means “the jealous/grudging one” and is etymologically distinct.
Megara is an uncommon pick. Our records hold just 43 recorded uses, spread over 14 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,159 | 25 | 17,781 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 |
Megara is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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