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Maeve

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Maeve (name) means a female first name of Irish origin. Example: “Maeve grew up in County Cork before moving to Dublin.”

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A female first name of Irish origin.
"Maeve grew up in County Cork before moving to Dublin."
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_____ grew up in County Cork before moving to Dublin.

Etymology

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

Origin: Irish

Maev Meabh Medb

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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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