Mave
Irish · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Mave
Mave is derived from the Irish name Medb (also spelled Maeve), meaning "intoxicating woman" or "she who intoxicates," from Old Irish roots related to mead and intoxication.
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Etymology
Mave is derived from the Irish name Medb (also spelled Maeve), meaning "intoxicating woman" or "she who intoxicates," from Old Irish roots related to mead and intoxication. The name is primarily Irish and Celtic in origin, most famously borne by Queen Medb of Connacht in Irish mythology, and has been used in Irish culture for centuries, with modern variants including Maeve.
Mave currently ranks #12,722 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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