Megala
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Megala
Megala derives from Greek "megas" (μέγας), meaning "great" or "large," and is used as both a standalone name and a suffix in compound names across Indo-European languages.
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Etymology
Megala derives from Greek "megas" (μέγας), meaning "great" or "large," and is used as both a standalone name and a suffix in compound names across Indo-European languages. The name is primarily found in Greek, Indian (particularly South Indian), and diaspora communities, with historical usage dating back to ancient Greece and contemporary adoption in modern Tamil and Telugu-speaking regions.
Megala currently ranks #2,228 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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