Morgana
mor-GAH-nah
Girl · Welsh
Meaning: Sea-born or sea-circle
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Morgan
Gender-neutral · Welsh · Medium name
- Meaning
- Sea circle, of the sea, bright sea
- Pronunciation
- MOR-gun
- Origin
- Welsh
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Welsh 'mor' (sea) and 'cant' (circle); from Arthurian legend.
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
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Languages in use: Welsh, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Wales
Also recorded as Girl.
Alternate spellings
MorgenWelsh / English
Variant spelling.
Cultural associations
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Morgan le Fay
Powerful enchantress in Arthurian legend.
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US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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