name
Irish
Meadhbh
mayv
/meɪv/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
meadhbh
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Irish Gaelic (Ireland)
- Meaning
- Intoxicating; she who intoxicates
- Gender
- female
Pronunciation tips
Often anglicized as Maeve; in Irish mythology, Queen Meadhbh of Connacht led the Cattle Raid of Cooley against Ulster; 'dh' and 'bh' are typically silent
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