Aoife

Aoife, earlier Aífe (Irish pronunciation: [ˈiːfʲə]), is an Irish female given name.

It is commonly regarded as an Irish language equivalent of the female given name Eve or Eva. However, this is incorrect as the names have very different origins. Suggestions that "Aoife" means "radiant beauty" or beautiful and is derived from the Irish word "aoibheann" (sweet) are likewise not supported by any philological evidence.

Bearers of the name include:

• Aífe, daughter of Airdgeimm, a warrior woman in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology
• Aífe or Aoife, the first wife of King Lir in the Irish myth, Children of Lir.
• Aoife of Leinster d.1188.
• Aoife (singer), singer
• Aoife (album) (1996), the second album by the above
• The LÉ Aoife (P22) is a Republic of Ireland naval vessel
• Aoife Mulholland, actress and singer

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