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

• Meadhbh
• Meibh
• Meidhbhín