Banbha: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Banbha – Origin: Irish (mythological, uncertain etymology) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: BAN-vuh


Banbha is an Irish (mythological, uncertain etymology) girl's name. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Banbha

Origin: Irish (mythological, uncertain etymology).

A common claim: Sometimes said to derive from the Irish word for 'piglet.' Actually: This link to 'piglet' is a folk association rather than a confirmed etymology — the true root of the name isn't settled.

How to Pronounce Banbha

Phonetic: BAN-vuh   IPA: /ˈbanˠəvˠə/

Popularity of Banbha

Banbha doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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