Aife
Irish Mythology · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Aife
The name 'Aife' (often anglicized as Aoife) means "beauty" or "radiance" in Irish, derived from the Old Irish word *oíph* (beauty, splendor).
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Etymology
The name 'Aife' (often anglicized as Aoife) means "beauty" or "radiance" in Irish, derived from the Old Irish word *oíph* (beauty, splendor). It is used primarily in Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, with notable historical context in Irish mythology as a fierce warrior woman and rival of Scáthach in the Ulster Cycle.
Aife currently ranks #15,351 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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