Megha

Meaning of Megha

Megha derives from the Sanskrit term meghá, signifying “cloud,” and holds a prominent place in South Asian literary and mythological traditions—most notably in Kalidasa’s Meghaduta, where the cloud functions as a narrative intermediary. In Hindi phonology, the name is articulated as /ˈmeɡ.hɑ/, featuring an open-mid front vowel followed by a voiced velar stop and a low back vowel. Within the United States, Megha was bestowed upon 18 female infants in 2024, yielding a rank of 932; longitudinal data indicate that its popularity has oscillated between a peak rank of 756 in the early 1980s and a trough near 963 in the late 2000s, evidencing a stable yet limited diffusion into an Anglo-American naming milieu. As a feminine given name, Megha retains its semantic association with atmospheric phenomena while demonstrating sustained contemporary appeal.

Pronunciation

Indian (Hindi)

• Pronunced as MEG-ha (/ˈmeɡ.hɑ/)

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