Meave

The first name Meave is an anglicized variant of the Irish name Meabh. Translated into English, it means "the intoxicating one."

What does the name Meave mean?

Meave is the anglicized form of the Irish name Meabh and means "the intoxicating one" in English. The name has its roots in the Celtic term *medwos, which means "intoxicating" or "captivating." The name gained recognition through a queen of Irish mythology. There are various spellings such as Meabh, Meadhbh, Meidhbhin, Meav, Maven, Mead, and Meade.

Where does the name Meave come from?

Meave is a Celtic-derived female first name that means "the intoxicating one." The Celtic

How do you pronounce Meave?

The sound quality and pronunciation of the name Meave: Meave is a one-syllable, compact name. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as "Miev" [miːv], starting with a long, clear vowel that conveys calmness and clarity. The final "v" provides a gentle yet precise finish. Overall, Meave sounds elegant, understated, and has a calm, clear sound quality.

When is the name day of Meave?

The name day for Meave is celebrated on November 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Meave is a rather rare first name. It has not appeared in the German first name charts so far. Meave's best ranking was in 1974, reaching 303rd place in the Irish name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been used approximately 10 times in Ireland, placing it 1,442nd in the ten-year statistics. From 1964 to 2024, it ranks 984th in Ireland.

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Famous people

• Méav Ni Mhaolchatha (singer with Celtic Woman)