Meave
Meave is an Irish name that is commonly given to baby girls. The meaning of Meave is 'one who intoxicates', or 'intoxicating'. Meave is derived from Old Irish words like 'Medb' and 'Meadb'. Both words mean 'intoxicating or she who intoxicates'. Meave is derived from Mead, which is an ancient wine that is made from fermenting honey and water. The mead wine is an alcoholic beverage that is popular for ceremonies like marriages and inauguration of new kings. The name Meave has also been linked to Irish mythology. In Irish mythology, Medb is portrayed as the Queen of Connacht, which is located in Ulster. The husband of this queen is Ailill Mac Mata. The mythology also explained that the Queen had many husbands before the present one. These previous husbands were all kings of Connacht. The name Meave has also been linked to Meaddhbh, which is an old variation and spelling of this name. The name Meave and many of its variations all mean the same thing, and they have all been linked to Irish mythology, and the Mead drink. Meave has also been linked to Basque, where it is regarded as a Castilianized version of the name Meabe. Meabe is a habitational name that is used for people who live in an area known as Meabe, which is located in Biscay Basque Country, Spain.
Gender
Meave is most often associated with the gender: female.
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Spelling Of Meave
M-E-A-V-E, 5-letter female given name.
Nicknames
- Maive
- Mave