Maeve

Maeve Meaning & Origin

About Maeve
The name Maeve is of Irish origin and means "intoxicating" or "she who intoxicates." It is derived from the Gaelic word "méabh," which refers to a mythical queen in Irish folklore known for her beauty and allure. Maeve is a name associated with strength, confidence, and charisma, reflecting the captivating nature of the legendary queen.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Maeve are female.

Maeve Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 18.02% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MF
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 EH1 V
🌐 IPA
/məɛv/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maeve in Braille

Here's how to represent Maeve in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Maeve in braille

How to Spell the Name Maeve in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Maeve using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Maeve in sign language

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