Megan
Megan is the Irish form of the female given name Megan.
Megan is used as a proper noun for a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Did you know?
- The name Megan is a diminutive of Margaret, which originally comes from the Greek word margaritēs meaning 'pearl'.
- Because Megan is treated as a foreign name, it does not undergo 'lenition', a common Irish grammatical process where an 'm' would typically change to an 'mh'.
- In an Irish-language setting, if you were looking for the direct equivalent of 'Megan' in a list of traditional names, you would likely find Máire instead.
Examples in context
- Is mise Megan.I am Megan.
- Sin é Megan.That is Megan.
Example conversation
Two friends are meeting at a busy coffee shop.
- ConorAn bhfuil Megan anseo?Is Megan here?
- SiobhánNíl sí anseo fós.She is not here yet.
- ConorAn bhfuil sí ag teacht?Is she coming?
- SiobhánTá sí ar bheile.She is on her way.
