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Re: Meaning of "Aoife"

by Tabitha (guest)

11/13/2000, 12:24 AM

Meriel, The name "Aoife" is a very old Irish name, i'm not sure of the meaning, but it's correct Irish pronounciation is EE-fa the english version is Eva, but any Irish people with this name spelt 'Aoife' pronounce it EE-fa.

If you find out the meaning let us know, cos i can't find it.

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- Aoife Dempsey (guest)

2/24/2004, 1:39 AM

it means aoibhann which means 'of radiant beauty'

- Aoife (guest)

1/22/2004, 9:27 AM

The name aoife the Irish version of Eva.It means either "radiant" or "beautiful" but I have also heard it meaning "life"!!!

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