Derval
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Derval
Derval is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic elements "dear" (oak) and "bal" (settlement), literally meaning "oak settlement" or referring to someone from such a place.
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Etymology
Derval is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic elements "dear" (oak) and "bal" (settlement), literally meaning "oak settlement" or referring to someone from such a place. The name is primarily used in Irish culture and has historical roots in Ireland, with Saint Derval being venerated in Irish Catholic tradition.
Derval currently ranks #705 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1973.
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