Magan
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Magan
Magan derives from Sanskrit and means "cloud" or "fog," with roots in ancient Indo-Aryan linguistic traditions.
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Etymology
Magan derives from Sanskrit and means "cloud" or "fog," with roots in ancient Indo-Aryan linguistic traditions. The name is used primarily in Hindu and Indian cultures, and historically refers to an ancient region mentioned in Sumerian and Akkadian texts as a trading partner of Mesopotamia.
Magan currently ranks #12,918 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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