Meaning
Aoife is a irish name meaning “Radiant, beautiful”.
History
Aoife comes from the Old Irish word aoibh, meaning beauty or radiance. In Irish mythology Aoife was a fierce warrior queen who trained the hero Cú Chulainn and later bore his son. The name has stayed in steady use across Ireland and has travelled widely with the Irish diaspora.
Popularity
Ranked #38 in 2026 · up 142 places since 1996
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