Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. This name is sometimes used as a Gaelic form of EVE or EVA. The name has also been associated with Esuvia, a Gaulish goddess. In war against her sister Scathach, she was defeated in single combat by the hero Cúchulainn. Eventually she was reconciled with her sister and became the lover of Cúchulainn. Definition of aoife in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. It took me a while to figure out that the v sound was more of an f. I like it.Most people when confronted with"AOI" wouldn't know where to start - Ava & Eva are so much simplier.Everyone I know absolutely butchers this. Meaning & History. Aoife as a girls' name is pronounced EE-fya. It is of Scottish, Irish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Aoife is " beautiful, radiant". To rate names on Nameberry, please register for an account or log in to an existing account.You will receive an email (no more than once per day) summarizing any new mentions of Aoife on Nameberry. Means "beauty" from the Irish word aoibh. It really is lovely, but I'm not sure I could use it easily in Australia Absolutely love this name, without a doubt, if I have a daughter her name will be Aoife Kate, my partner doesn't even have a choice about it!As for difficulty spelling/pronouncing, there are so many names which seem simple and people mishear or misread and I'd say there's more names than not that people have to spell out anyway, even Sarah/Sara, so this is really no different!Lovely name. I actually know a non-Irish baby Aoife, and only a few people have misheard it as Eva.This is my middle name, but I pronounce it "Ava" I love it!I know a student with this name. From "aoibh" meaning beauty. If you didn't find an alternative name that you like better than Aoife, try our Please add to or correct the information provided by other members of the Nameberry community.Please add to or correct the information provided by other members of the Nameberry community.Agree! In Irish legend Aoife was a warrior princess. Aoife was borne by several different heroines of ancient Irish legend. The name Aoife is a girl's name of Irish Gaelic origin meaning "beautiful, radiant". If you are going to get asked how to spell Arthur, then you might as well get asked how to spell any unfamiliar name.The Vicar of Dibley actually taught me to pronounce and spell this name so I've never had a problem with it! Would you like to follow Aoife?Aoife, pronounced EE-fa, is derived from the Irish word These 16 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like Aoife. We're excited that you have an opinion about the name Aoife. Aoife, pronounced EE-fa, is derived from the Irish word aoibh, meaning “beauty.”. But it would sound good next to an equally Irish last name like "O'Connell"Another beautiful Gaelic name that would just be too much trouble to use :( beautiful name, I don't why but I figure it might be easier to pronounce here in England, I honestly wouldn't mind correcting people on the pronunciation a lot, because it's such a lovely name with a gorgeous meaning, that the pro's would out-weigh the con's, plus a lot of people I know already know how to pronounce Aoife without correction anywayOne of my favorite Irish names. Pronunciation wouldn't be so much of an issue here in the UK. Alas, pronunciation.I love this name, but I'm worried about how butchered the name would be in the USA.Nameberry is a registered trademark of Nameberry, LLC. When I first met her, she said her name as if it was spelled, "Eva." My son is named Arthur, and I sometimes get asked how to spell it.

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