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Maeve

3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Maeve, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Name — A female first name of Irish origin.

Synonyms

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Maev Meabh Medb

Etymology

Anglicized from Irish Méabh, going back to Medb, the name of a legendary warrior queen of Connacht.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Maeve” mean?

The word “Maeve” means a female first name of Irish origin.

How do you pronounce “Maeve”?

“Maeve” is pronounced mayv (/meɪv/ in IPA).

How do you use “Maeve” in a sentence?

Here is “Maeve” used in a sentence: “Maeve grew up in County Cork before moving to Dublin.”

What part of speech is “Maeve”?

“Maeve” is a name.

Where does the word “Maeve” come from?

The word “Maeve” comes from Irish. Anglicized from Irish Méabh, going back to Medb, the name of a legendary warrior queen of Connacht.

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