Irish girl name
Aoife Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Aoife means beauty, radiance. From Old Irish aífe, often linked to a word for beauty or radiance
Aoife is a name with warrior roots. In Irish legend, Aoife was a fierce woman of arms, and another Aoife appears in the sad tale of the Children of Lir as a jealous stepmother. A medieval Aoife, daughter of Dermot MacMurrough, married the Norman knight Strongbow. Its exact origin is debated, though a link to the word for beauty is often suggested. Today the name is popular across Ireland and increasingly overseas, where the unusual spelling can need a little explaining. Many families like the way it sounds soft yet carries real history.
Variants of Aoife
EefaEvaAifeAoifa
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aoife mean?
Aoife means "beauty, radiance". From Old Irish aífe, often linked to a word for beauty or radiance.
How do you pronounce Aoife?
Aoife is pronounced EE-fah.
What is the origin of Aoife?
Aoife is of Irish origin. From Old Irish aífe, often linked to a word for beauty or radiance.