Sadbh
Irish Mythology · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Sadbh
Sadbh is an Irish name meaning "sweet" or "goodness," derived from the Old Irish elements *sad* (good) and *bhé* (woman), literally translating to "good woman." The name is primarily used in Irish culture and has roots in pre-Christian Irish mythology, most famously borne by Sadb, a character in the Fenian cycle who was transformed into a deer.
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Etymology
Sadbh is an Irish name meaning "sweet" or "goodness," derived from the Old Irish elements *sad* (good) and *bhé* (woman), literally translating to "good woman." The name is primarily used in Irish culture and has roots in pre-Christian Irish mythology, most famously borne by Sadb, a character in the Fenian cycle who was transformed into a deer.
Sadbh currently ranks #366 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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