Irish girl name
Béibhinn Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Béibhinn means fair woman. From Old Irish bé find, meaning white woman or fair woman.
Béibhinn comes from the Old Irish bé find, meaning white woman, and it is the origin of the anglicised forms Bevin and Bébinn. In Irish legend there are several women of the name, including one linked to the otherworld in tales of Fionn mac Cumhaill and others in the Ulster Cycle. It is a lovely name with a sound that is easy for English speakers, since it is simply BAY-vin. Béibhinn is rarely heard outside Ireland, and it adds an Irish feel to any family, while being strong, light and quite memorable.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Béibhinn
BébinnBevinBéfindBebhinn
Béibhinn popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2025 Béibhinn ranked #276 in Ireland (15 babies). It is too rare to appear in US rankings.
Ireland (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 Béibhinn mean?
Béibhinn means "fair woman". From Old Irish bé find, meaning white woman or fair woman.
How do you pronounce Béibhinn?
Béibhinn is pronounced BAY-vin.
What is the origin of Béibhinn?
Béibhinn is of Irish origin. From Old Irish bé find, meaning white woman or fair woman.