Maeve

English

Etymology

Anglicized from Irish Méabh, from Middle Irish Medb (literally “intoxicating”), name of a legendary queen of Connacht.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /meɪv/
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  • Rhymes: -eɪv
  • Homophone: may've

Proper noun

Maeve

  1. A female given name from Irish of mostly Irish usage.

See also

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