Origin
Irish (Gaelic)
Syllables
1
Zodiac
Scorpio
Trend
Rising
At a glance
Mave is a name often given to girls. Ranked #12942 and is currently rising on the charts. It comes from a Irish (Gaelic) origin and traditionally means "Intoxicating one who brings joyful spirit". It has 1 syllable.
The Story of Mave
Rooted in Irish phonetics, Mave echoes the legendary Maeve while offering a fresh twist. Its brevity gives it strength and mystery. Modern parents love its powerful yet simple sound that suggests a confident, magnetic personality.
Popularity
Currently ranked #12942 on the Baby Billboard Charts. Peak rank: #12942. Changed +3810 positions from last year.
Numerology Profile
Adventurous freedom seeker.
Desires deep partnership.
Playful and magnetic.
Seeker of inner truth.
Zodiac & Astrology
Scorpio
Embodies mystery and strength.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Captivating depth defines this name.
Color Aura
Deep Emerald
Element
Water
Season
Autumn
Gemstone
Emerald
Spirit Animal
Raven
Power Word
Mystery
Energy Type
Water × Autumn
Personality & Traits
Bold
Faces challenges head-on.
Intuitive
Trusts inner wisdom deeply.
Joyful
Spreads infectious energy.
Famous People Named Mave
Maeve Binchy
Irish author and columnist
Mave in Pop Culture
Maeve
Sex Education TV series
Queen Maeve
The Boys series
Historical Events
1100
Linked to Irish legends.
1990
Revival in Celtic naming.
International Variations
Mave in Different Scripts
Мейв
Cyrillic
Μέιβ
Greek
メイヴ
Japanese (Katakana)
메이브
Korean
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Mave:
Mave Nora
Mave Finn
Mave Saoirse
Mave Liam
Mave Aisling
Mave Declan
Mave Brigid
Fun Facts & Trivia
Short form of Maeve.
Irish queen association.
Gaining traction in US.
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Quick Facts
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