Irish

Sadhbh

Pronounced SYVEShare

Meaning: Probably sweet

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 1 syllable

The story

Sadhbh is the modern Irish form of Sadb, probably from a Celtic root meaning sweet. In Irish legend she is the mother of Oisín and is transformed into a deer.

Spellings & variants

  • Sive
  • Sadbh
  • Sabia

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Sadhbh comes from Irish.

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