Meghna (मेघना) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Cloud, rain-cloud”. This guide covers Meghna’s meaning, origin, pronunciation, deity association, popularity and similar names.

What does Meghna mean?

Meghna means Cloud, rain-cloud in Sanskrit. The name carries a serene devotional resonance — every Hindu name encodes a virtue, a deity or a cosmic principle.

Origin and Sanskrit script

Meghna is written मेघना in Devanagari. The Sanskrit mātṛkā (mother-syllables) preserve the sacred sound — important during the Namakarana Samskara.

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Pronunciation of Meghna

Meghna is pronounced as it is spelled in standard Hindi/Sanskrit and travels well across school registers, government forms and social settings in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia.

Why parents choose Meghna

Meghna carries the timeless feel of classical Sanskrit and has been used in Hindu families for generations. It is a steadily popular Hindu girl-name with rising recognition in modern Indian and NRI families.

Quick facts about the name Meghna

  • Gender: Hindu girl-name
  • Sanskrit: मेघना
  • Meaning: Cloud, rain-cloud
  • Origin: Sanskrit
  • Popularity: 70/100 in 2026