Líobhan
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Líobhan
Líobhan is an Irish feminine name meaning "beauty" or "radiance," derived from the Old Irish elements "líob" (beauty) and the diminutive suffix "-án."
The name is used primarily in Irish culture and has pre-Christian Celtic roots, with Saint Líobhan being a notable historical figure in early Irish Christian monasticism.
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Etymology
Líobhan is an Irish feminine name meaning "beauty" or "radiance," derived from the Old Irish elements "líob" (beauty) and the diminutive suffix "-án."
The name is used primarily in Irish culture and has pre-Christian Celtic roots, with Saint Líobhan being a notable historical figure in early Irish Christian monasticism.
Líobhan currently ranks #898 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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