Gender Feminine
Usage Irish
Pronounced Pron. /ˈiː.vʲənʲ/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From Old Irish Oébfinn or Aíbinn, derived from oíb meaning "beauty, appearance, form" and finn meaning "white, blessed". This was the name of the mother of Saint Énna of Aran. It was also borne by the daughter of the 10th-century Irish high king Donnchad Donn.

Related Names

Rootsoíph + finn
VariantsAoibhinn, Eavan
Other Languages & CulturesAíbinn, Oébfinn(Old Irish)

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Entry updated June 9, 2023