Morgana

Meaning of Morgana

Morgana is a lyrical female name of Welsh origin meaning “sea-born” or “sea-circle,” forever entwined with the enigmatic sorceress Morgan le Fay of Arthurian legend. With its gentle emphasis on the second syllable—mor-GAH-nuh—it glides off the tongue like a monsoon breeze dancing over Kerala’s backwaters. Though still uncommon in the United States, Morgana has maintained a quiet presence on the baby-name charts, hovering in the lower reaches of the top 1,000 (rising subtly from rank 936 in 2020 to 932 in 2024), a sign that parents are increasingly drawn to names that blend mythic depth with modern grace. Warm and mysterious, Morgana evokes the power of ancient tides and the soft glow of a moonlit riverbank, promising a touch of enchantment for any child lucky enough to bear it—and perhaps inspiring playful rumors at home that she’s already mastered the art of harmless, household-level magic.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as mor-GAH-nuh (/mɔrˈgænə/)

• Morgan
• Morganne
• Morgyn
• Morgaine
• Morwenna
• Morganna
• Morgayne