Irish

Bébhinn

Pronounced BAY-vinShare

Meaning: White or blessed woman

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Bébhinn is a modern form of Bébinn, combining the Old Irish words for woman and white or blessed. Melodious woman confuses its historical second element.

Spellings & variants

  • Bevin
  • Béibhinn

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Bébhinn comes from Irish.

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