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Gender Feminine & Masculine
Pronounced Pron. bayn(Scottish Gaelic)  [key]
Other Forms FormsBain

Meaning & History

An Irish name meaning "whiteness, pallor". In Irish Mythology, Báine was a princess, daughter of Tuathal Techtmar, ancestor of the kings of Ireland. "Cailín na Gruaige Báine" and "Bruach na Carraige Báine" are the names of two traditional Irish songs.
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Coming from a nick-name for a blonde person from the Gaelic word 'bàn' meaning white or fair. It may also be from Old and Middle English words meaning 'bone' and 'welcoming' respectively.
Added 3/24/2009 by Undine
Edited 7/29/2014 by Ora and Undine