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View Name: Aoibheann


AOIBHEANN
GENDER: Feminine
USAGE: Irish
PRONOUNCED: EE-van   [key]
Meaning & History
Means "beautiful sheen" in Irish Gaelic. This was the name of the mother of Saint Enda. It was also borne by Irish royalty.
Related Names
VARIANTS: Eavan, Aoibhín
Popularity
Ireland  ranked #76 
Northern Ireland  ranked #82 



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