About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Eavan, Aveen
- Variants
- Aoibhinn, Aoibhín, Aibhinn
- Stronghold region
- Connacht
Overview
Borne by several Irish princesses of the medieval period, including the mother of Saint Énda of Aran.
The story behind Aoibheann
The name was favoured among the Connachta royalty and is preserved in the genealogies of saints, where the daughter of the Connacht king bore the name.
Mythology & legend
Borne by several queens and abbesses in early Irish history.
Did you know?
Aoibheann ingen Conchobair was the mother of Saint Énán of Rosmanagher.
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