Maebh

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Maebh means "intoxicating" or "she who intoxicates". The name is derived from the Old Irish name Medb or Meadhbh, which is associated with the mythological queen of Connacht, who was known for her strong will and fierce personality.
Pronunciation
MEEV
May-v (English); Mahv (Irish)
Popularity
Maebh is not a popular name globally, but it has seen an increase in popularity in recent years in Ireland and the United Kingdom.

cartoon of the name Maebh
Cartoon of Maebh

Maebh Name meanings & History

Maebh means "intoxicating" or "she who intoxicates". The name is derived from the Old Irish name Medb or Meadhbh, which is associated with the mythological queen of Connacht, who was known for her strong will and fierce personality. Variant of Maeve. Maebh is predominantly used in Ireland and within the Irish diaspora around the world. The name is considered to be a symbol of Irish culture and heritage.

Zodiac Sign of Maebh: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Maebh:

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

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

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

B: Bashful,Bountiful,Brains,Beauty

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

Maebh is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Unintellectual name

Famous People

Maebh or Meadhbh is a popular figure in Irish mythology, known as the queen of Connacht. There are also several notable Irish women named Maeve, including the writer Maeve Binchy and the actress Maeve Dermody.

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