Maev: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
She who intoxicates
Origin
Irish
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
MAYV

Maev is an Irish girl's name meaning “she who intoxicates”. It appears in our list of 175+ Celtic Baby Girl Names That Feel Ancient and Enchanting.

Meaning & Origin of Maev

Meaning: She who intoxicates.

Origin: Irish.

How to Pronounce Maev

MAYVIPA /meɪv/

Popularity of Maev

Maev 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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