Irish girl name
Aoibhinn Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Aoibhinn means delightful. From the Irish word aoibhinn, meaning delightful or beautiful
Aoibhinn comes straight from an ordinary Irish adjective meaning delightful, pleasant or beautiful, which makes it both a word name and a classic Gaelic given name. The related form Aoibhín is also used, and both are commonly heard in Ireland today. The pronunciation surprises many first-time readers, since the long string of vowels and the bh combine into a simple EE-veen sound. Parents who choose it often like that it is distinctive yet short and sweet when spoken aloud. It pairs naturally with surnames of any length.
Variants of Aoibhinn
AoibhínEavinEevinAivin
Aoibhinn popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2025 Aoibhinn ranked #156 in Ireland (30 babies) and #13,756 in the US (6 babies). It is far more popular in Ireland than in America.
Ireland (girls)United States (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aoibhinn mean?
Aoibhinn means "delightful". From the Irish word aoibhinn, meaning delightful or beautiful.
How do you pronounce Aoibhinn?
Aoibhinn is pronounced EE-veen.
What is the origin of Aoibhinn?
Aoibhinn is of Irish origin. From the Irish word aoibhinn, meaning delightful or beautiful.