Megha
Megha is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Cloud”.
| Meaning | Cloud |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | मेघा |
| Pronunciation | MAY-ghaa |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Megha
Megha comes from Sanskrit megha, 'cloud', especially the rain clouds of the monsoon, which are welcomed in India as bringers of life. Kalidasa's famous poem Meghaduta, 'The Cloud Messenger', uses a cloud to carry a lover's message. As a girls' name it became popular in India in the 1980s and 1990s. In Sanskrit the word is masculine, but the name is used for girls.
Is Megha a Hindu name?
Megha is used by Hindu families; rain clouds are associated with Indra and with the dark complexion of Krishna, but the name is chiefly about nature.
How popular is Megha?
Common in India among women born from the 1980s onward.
Gifts with the name Megha
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- Hindu baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Megha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Megha mean?
Megha means 'Cloud'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Megha a Hindu name?
Megha is used by Hindu families; rain clouds are associated with Indra and with the dark complexion of Krishna, but the name is chiefly about nature.
How do you pronounce Megha?
Megha is pronounced MAY-ghaa.
Is Megha a boy or girl name?
Megha is usually a girl name.