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Meaning, origin and history of the name Bébinn

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Gender Feminine

Pronounced Pron. /ˈbʲeː.vʲɪnʲ/(Irish) /ˈbʲeː.vʲiːnʲ/(Irish)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "white woman", from Old Irish bé "woman" and finn "white, blessed". This name was borne by several characters in Irish mythology, including the mother of the hero Fráech.

Related Names

Rootsbé + finn

VariantBéibhinn(Irish Mythology)

Other Languages & CulturesVivian, Vivi(Danish) Vivian, Vivyan(English) Béibhinn, Bébhinn, Bébhionn, Bevin(Irish) Vivian, Vivi(Norwegian) Vivian, Vivi(Swedish)

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Sources & References

  1. O'Brien, Kathleen M. Index of Names in Irish Annals, available from https://medievalscotland.org/kmo/AnnalsIndex/Feminine/Bebinn.shtml.

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Entry updated June 9, 2023