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It is not Irish, it's Welsh.

It is a diminutive of Margaret which in turn is from the Greek margarités.

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Is Megan a Greek myth?

No, it is an Irish (Gaelic) name.


What name does Megan mean?

Megan it from Greek, Welsh, Irish- It is said to be "great" and "brave," but may also be "precious," or "pearl." For Margaret.


How do you spell Meghan in Gaelic?

It's a Welsh name Megan a form of Margaret;Irish would use Peig or Peigín.Scottish Gaelic is Magaidh or Peigi.Although Megan/Meghan may sound Irish, it isn't.


What does Meaghan mean?

Meaghan is not a traditional Irish name but an English variant of Megan. And Megan is a Welsh pet form of Margaret. Margaret is an English name derived from Greek meaning "pearl". see www.behindthename.com


What does Megan mean in Irish?

"Megan" is related to "Margaret " which is from the Greek, "Margaron," meaning pearl.It was very popular recently in Wales.I don't think it has any special meaning to the Irish. It may sound Irish but it's Welsh.


How do you spell the name Megan in Greek?

Megan in Greek = Μεγκαν Megan in Latin = Megan


What does the name Megan mean?

it means pearl (well that's the welsh meaning) it also means bravery , understanding of animals and courage beyond compare (im not called Megan myself by the way)The meaning of the name Megan is Pearl or Little Pearl.


How do you say Megan i love you in Gaelic?

Although widely thought to be an Irish name, it's actually a Welsh form of Margaret. It has no Gaelic spelling but is still a Celtic name.


Is Megan an Irish name?

No. Although it sounds as if it might be Irish, it's actually a Welsh form of Margaret.


Where did the name Megan originate?

Megan is the Welsh variant of the name Margaret, ultimately ancient Greek in origin, meaning "pearl".


What does the name Megan Joyce mean?

Megan is Greek and means "a pearl." Joyce is Latin and means "merry."


What does the name Megan represent?

Well in Greek Megan means pearl but in Welsh it means little pearl.