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Meghna

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Pronounced MEG-nah /ˈmɛɡ.nə/Medium

Meaning: From the Meghna, a major river of India and Bangladesh, whose name links to the Sanskrit megha, 'cloud.' A flowing nature name.Low

In 30 seconds: A river-and-cloud name: Meghna names a great South Asian river, from 'cloud' (said 'MEG-nah'). Flowing and soft.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Bengali
MeaningFrom the Meghna, a major river of India and Bangladesh, whose name links to the Sanskrit megha, 'cloud.' A flowing nature name.
U.S. rank (2023)#12993 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 679

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719862023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Meghna comes from the great Meghna river of India and Bangladesh, tied to the Sanskrit for 'cloud.' It reads soft and flowing — rare in the U.S., cherished in South Asian families (said 'MEG-nah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, flowing, and elemental.

Did you know? Meghna is the name of a major river in India and Bangladesh, linked to the Sanskrit megha ('cloud') — a flowing, elemental nature name (said 'MEG-nah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Meghna — Meghna river; Sanskrit megha 'cloud'

Variations

MegnaMeghanaMeghnaa

Nicknames

MegMegh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meghna mean?

Meghna is a major river of India and Bangladesh, linked to the Sanskrit megha, 'cloud.'

How do you pronounce Meghna?

It's said MEG-nah /ˈmɛɡ.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Meghna a boy or girl name?

Meghna is a girl's name.

How popular is Meghna?

Meghna is a rare name in the U.S.

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