Ailbhe
Fact sheet
- Name
- Ailbhe
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The name "Ailbhe" means "the White" and is derived from the Old Irish term "albho", which also stands for "white".
What does the name Ailbhe mean?
"the White", derived from the Old Irish word "albho" meaning "white".
Where does the name Ailbhe come from?
Ailbhe is a female first name that has its origins in Old Irish. It belongs to the Irish language family.
How do you pronounce Ailbhe?
Ailbhe is pronounced approximately like 'Alva'.
Popularity
In Germany, Ailbhe is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most popular female first names. Its best placement was in 2016 at rank 4,471. In the past ten years, Ailbhe has been registered as a first name less than 10 times, which earned it the 8,310th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 9,958th.
Famous people
- Ailbhe Macshamhrain (Irish historian)
- Ailbhe Ni Ghearbhuigh (poet from Ireland)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ailbhe
What does the first name Ailbhe mean?
The first name Ailbhe means 'the White' and is derived from the Old Irish word 'albho', which stands for 'white'.
Where does the name Ailbhe come from?
Ailbhe is a female first name with origins in Old Irish and belongs to the Irish language family.
How popular is the name Ailbhe?
The popularity of the name Ailbhe varies, but it is appreciated in Ireland and among people with Irish roots.