Meghana

Meaning of Meghana

The name Meghana, of Sanskrit provenance, is etymologically derived from the elements megha (“cloud”) and ānna (“water”) and thus denotatively conveys an association with rain-bearing formations and the life-giving properties of monsoon skies. In classical Indian literature, it has been employed as an epithet for deities who preside over seasonal renewal, imbuing the name with connotations of fecundity and transient atmospheric grandeur. In contemporary usage outside South Asia, notably within the United States, Meghana remains uncommon—first recorded in national birth data in the early 1980s and, as of 2022, ranking 938th in frequency with approximately six occurrences—yet it has sustained a steady presence. Pronounced in English as meg-HAH-nuh (/mɛɡˈhɑnə/), the name’s melodious phonology and culturally rich semantic field render it both distinctive and resonant within an Anglo-American naming context.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as meg-HAH-nuh (/mɛɡˈhɑnə/)

• Meghan
• Meghna
• Meghann
• Meaghan