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Meadhbh

mayv

/meɪv/

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Syllable breakdown

meadhbh

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Irish Gaelic (Ireland)
Meaning
She who intoxicates; she who causes great joy
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

'Meadhbh' produces the single-syllable 'MAYV'; name of the legendary Queen Medb of Connacht

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