Eibhe
Ireland · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Eibhe
Eibhe is an Irish feminine given name meaning "life" or "living," derived from the Old Irish name *Aoife*, which itself comes from the Proto-Celtic root *oɸis* meaning "beauty" or "radiance." It is primarily used in Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, often associated with Christian contexts due to Ireland's historical Christianization, and notably appears in Irish mythology as the name of a warrior woman and stepmother of the hero Cú Chulainn.
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Etymology
Eibhe is an Irish feminine given name meaning "life" or "living," derived from the Old Irish name *Aoife*, which itself comes from the Proto-Celtic root *oɸis* meaning "beauty" or "radiance." It is primarily used in Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, often associated with Christian contexts due to Ireland's historical Christianization, and notably appears in Irish mythology as the name of a warrior woman and stepmother of the hero Cú Chulainn.
Eibhe currently ranks #689 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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