Aibhse

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Aibhse is also associated with the Irish mythology of the Banshee, a female spirit who wails to warn of an impending death. In this context, the name Aibhse may mean "fairy" or "spirit" and is considered to be an omen of death.
Popularity
As a rare and unusual name, Aibhse is not ranked in the top 1000 baby names in any country. It is unlikely to be well-known outside of Ireland.

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Aibhse Name meanings & History

Aibhse is of Irish origin and is derived from the word "aibhne" which means "river". Aibhse is also associated with the Irish mythology of the Banshee, a female spirit who wails to warn of an impending death. In this context, the name Aibhse may mean "fairy" or "spirit" and is considered to be an omen of death. From Scottish Gaelic aibhse meaning "sprite" or "specter". Aibhse is a name that is primarily used in Ireland and is a more commonly used name in Irish-speaking areas. It may be difficult for non-Irish speakers to pronounce correctly.

Zodiac Sign of Aibhse: Action Aries

Synonyms of Aibhse:

A: Assertive,Action,Ambitious,Angry,Aggressive,Argumentative

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

B: Beauty,Bashful,Brains,Bountiful

H: Haggle,Hope,Heart's Desire,Hyper,Hobnobbing

S: Status,Solidity,Sex,Success,Sensuality,Social Standing,Security

E: Enliven,Exaggerate,Expressive,Enlighten,Environment,Entertain

Aibhse is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Strange name

Related Names to Aibhse

Similar Irish names with the same meaning of "river" include Abhainn, Eimhir and Muirne. Related names associated with mythology and folklore include Aoife, Bríd and Cliodhna.