| Altname | Megam |
|---|---|
| Nativename | Megam |
| States | Bangladesh |
| Region | Mymensingh Division |
| Date | 2000 |
| Ref | e18 |
| Familycolor | Sino-Tibetan |
| Fam 2 | Brahmaputran |
| Fam 3 | Bodo–Garo |
| Fam 4 | Garo |
| Iso 3 | mef |
Megam is one of the Garo dialects in Garo Hills and And in Khasi Hills which is a part of Sino-Tibetan language spoken in Mymensingh and in Kalmakanda subdistrict, Netrokona district, Mymensingh division, Bangladesh. It is a sub-language of Garo and it is closely related to Garo, but has been strongly influenced by Khasian languages, to the extent that it is only 7–9% lexically similar to A’being, the neighboring Garo dialect, but 60% similar to the Khasian language Lyngngam. Lyngngam are also a part of Megam tribe. Lynngam people in Khasi Hills after prolonged exposure to Khasi traditions and customs have adopted a Khasi Identity.
Some Megam People identify also as a clan and use Megam name as a Surname. Megam clan identify their surnames as Megam Sangma or Megam Momin which differs from region to region.