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At a Glance
- Meaning
- White
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- AL-vuh
Ailbhe is an Irish girl's name that means "white." It's pronounced AL-vuh, which surprises many people who see the spelling for the first time. It has a worldly feel, suited to a parent who wants a name with a clear Irish root.
Meaning & Origin of Ailbhe
Meaning: White.
Origin: Irish.
How to Pronounce Ailbhe
AL-vuhIPA /ˈælvə/
Popularity of Ailbhe
Ailbhe does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
Names Like Ailbhe
These names share Ailbhe’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Ailbhe mean?
White.
How do you pronounce Ailbhe?
Ailbhe is pronounced AL-vuh (IPA: /ˈælvə/).
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