Maève Name meanings & History

The name Maève is derived from the Irish name Medb which means "intoxicating" or "she who intoxicates". Of debated origin and meaning. Theories include a Gallicized form of Maeva, a contracted form of a name beginning with Ma- (such as Marie or Maëlle) and Ève and a Gallicized form of Meadhbh via its Anglicization Maeve. Maève is a popular name for baby girls in Ireland and France. It has also become increasingly popular in other countries, especially among parents who appreciate the name's unique sound and heritage.

Zodiac Sign of Maève: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Maève:

M: Mommy,Maternal,Mushy,Memory,Mother,Manipulative,Memorabilia

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

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

V: Vivacious,Vexing,Variety,Versatility

Maève is:

• a Natural name
• a Refined name
• a Urban name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Maève include French actress Maeva Destombes and Irish author Maeve Binchy.