Meabh

Meaning of Meabh

Meabh, an Irish form of Maeve derived from the Old Irish Méabh—often interpreted as “she who intoxicates”—carries a storied connection to the legendary queen of Connacht in Celtic mythology. Pronounced /meɪv/ in English, it is admired for its crisp phonetics and mythic resonance. In the United States, Meabh has maintained a modest but steady presence in the top 1,000 female names since at least 2018, with annual birth counts ranging from six to ten and ranks fluctuating between 938th and 950th; seven newborns in 2024 placed it at 943rd. Though it has yet to “intoxicate” the popularity charts, Meabh enjoys a quiet yet enduring appeal among parents seeking cultural authenticity and distinctive simplicity.

Pronunciation

Irish

• Pronunced as Maeve (/meɪv/)

• Maeve
• Maebh
• Mave