The name Aoibheann, usually pronounced "EE-vinn," is an Irish female name that means "beautiful or radiant sheen." It is often simply translated as "fair" and can also be spelled as Aoibhínn or Aoibhín, or Anglicized as "Eavan." It is connected to the many other Irish female names beginning with "Aoi-" that refer to radiance. It was historically used by many of members of Irish royalty, and was also the name of the mother of Saint Enda (Éanna) of Aran. In modern times, it is usually in the top 25 most popular names for newborn Irish girls each year.
Some notable women named Aoibheann include:
