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Maevah

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Pronounced MAY-vuh /ˈmeɪ.və/High

Meaning: A variant spelling of Maeve, from the Irish Medb, 'she who intoxicates' (and by extension 'she who rules'). Maeve was a legendary queen of Connacht. The added -ah softens the ending.Low

In 30 seconds: A spelling of Maeve: Maevah means 'she who intoxicates; she who rules' (said 'MAY-vuh'). Strong and Irish.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningA variant spelling of Maeve, from the Irish Medb, 'she who intoxicates' (and by extension 'she who rules'). Maeve was a legendary queen of Connacht. The added -ah softens the ending.
U.S. rank (2024)#16704 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Maevah is a variant of Maeve, from the Irish Medb, 'she who intoxicates; she who rules.' It carries the legend of Queen Medb in a softened spelling — rare in the U.S. (said 'MAY-vuh').

It appears rarely, next to the more common Maeve. Rare, strong, and Irish.

Did you know? Maevah respells Maeve — from the Irish Medb, 'she who intoxicates,' and by extension 'she who rules' — the name of a legendary warrior-queen of Connacht (said 'MAY-vuh').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Maevah — Maeve variant; Irish Medb; 'she who rules'

Variations

MaeveMaivaMave

Nicknames

MaeVee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maevah mean?

Maevah is a form of Maeve, from the Irish Medb — 'she who intoxicates; she who rules.'

How do you pronounce Maevah?

It's said MAY-vuh /ˈmeɪ.və/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maevah a boy or girl name?

Maevah is a girl's name.

How popular is Maevah?

Maevah is a rare name in the U.S.

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