Aobhin
Ireland · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Aobhin
The name 'Aobhin' is a variant of the Irish name 'Aodhán' (or 'Aibhín'), meaning "little fire" or "radiant one," derived from the Old Irish word *áed* ("fire") with a diminutive suffix.
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Etymology
The name 'Aobhin' is a variant of the Irish name 'Aodhán' (or 'Aibhín'), meaning "little fire" or "radiant one," derived from the Old Irish word *áed* ("fire") with a diminutive suffix. It is primarily used in Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, historically associated with early Christian saints and medieval Gaelic nobility, though it remains uncommon outside these regions.
Aobhin currently ranks #606 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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