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Banbha

Quick answerBanbha is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish word meaning "woman" or "white cow," rooted in Celtic linguistic traditions.

Irish · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#397
TrendNew ★
Peak year2025
Syllables2
OriginIrish
LanguageIrish
CultureIrish
Letters6
Numerology1 Chaldean 7
Global rank#397

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Banbha

Banbha is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish word meaning "woman" or "white cow," rooted in Celtic linguistic traditions.

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Etymology

Banbha is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish word meaning "woman" or "white cow," rooted in Celtic linguistic traditions. The name is used in Irish culture and mythology, most notably as one of the three names for Ireland personified as a goddess in ancient Irish legend.

Banbha currently ranks #397 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.

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