Aobh
Irish · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Aobh
Aobh (also spelled Aoife) derives from Old Irish and means "beautiful" or "radiant," from the root relating to brightness and beauty in Celtic languages.
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Etymology
Aobh (also spelled Aoife) derives from Old Irish and means "beautiful" or "radiant," from the root relating to brightness and beauty in Celtic languages. The name is used primarily in Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, with historical prominence in medieval Irish mythology and genealogy, particularly among Celtic nobility and saints.
Aobh currently ranks #413 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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