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by Answerbag Staff on May 25th, 2010

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What is the origin of the girl's name Aoife?

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  • by Gwen Bruno on May 25th, 2010

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    The girl's name Aoife (pronounced EE-fya) is of Gaelic, Scottish and Irish origin. The name means "beautiful" or "radiant" and derives from the Gaelic word "aoibh," or "beauty." A name given to heroines of Irish folklore, Aoife translates in English to the girl's name Eva.

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    Think Baby Names: Aoife--Name Meaning, Origin

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