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Irish Pronunciation: EE-Van.

The name Aoibheann actually means "beautiful radiance" such as fire or the sun.

If I have a daughter I want to name her Aoibheann, I think it is a beautiful name and I think the spelling adds to its charm <3

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I have a little sister name Aoibheann, and everyone she meets finds the name beautiful and attention-grabbing. Although the spelling is complicated to learn, once people master it they say that the name wouldn't be the same without the spelling.

My name is Aoibheann and to be honest I wouldn't change it for the world. Everyone comments on how beautiful it is which I love. Yes there is the initial difficulty with spelling and pronunciation with most people but I love my name so much and everyone wlse does too.

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My name is Aoibheann and everyone calls me Abs, but I'm also called Oi-Bean, Bean, V, Avers, Veeny etc etc

I know an Aoibheann who we call "Aoibhs", "Aoibh" or "Aoibhy"

Meanings and history of the name Aoibheann: | Edit

This name is Irish and is pronounced "eve+een". It means "pleasant", "beautiful" and "of radiant beauty". It's literal interpretation in Irish is, "little Eve".

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Aoibheann Sweeney, Author.

The name of the mother of Saint Enda.

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