name
Irish
Ailbhe
AL-veh
/ˈælvɛ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
ailbhe
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Irish Gaelic (Ireland)
- Meaning
- White; bright; noble; name of a daughter of the Dagda in Irish mythology
- Gender
- female
Pronunciation tips
'bh' in Irish makes a 'v' sound; the 'il' is silent — just 'AL-veh'
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