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Maeve - name meaning, origin|
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The girl's name Maeve \ma(e)-ve\ is pronounced MAY-v, MAY-vee. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "intoxicating". The original form is Meadhbh, name of the powerful and legendary warrior queen of pre-Christian Ireland (first century). She is described in the "Tain", the Celtic equivalent of the "Iliad", as "tall, fair...carrying an iron sword". Author Maeve Binchy.
Baby names that sound like Maeve are Mave and Mauve. Other similar baby names are Marve, Maelle, Meave, Macie, Macee, Maude, Madge, Maeja, Maeko, Maemi, Maery, Mazie, Malva, Malvie, Mamie, Mayme, Mame, Maime, Mare, Maire, Marie, Maree, Marva, Maure, Maye, Maelee, Mae and Neve.
Maeve is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)
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