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Maeve

Origin:Irish

Meaning:Intoxicating

Maeve is the anglicised form of the Irish name Medb, which translates to "intoxicating". In Irish legend, this was the name of a warrior queen of Connacht who fought with her husband against the Ulster king Conchobar and the hero Cúchulainn. Previously a rather obscure name, its popularity has seen a marked increase since the year 2010 and is still rising.

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