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Irish Baby Name · Girl

Bébhionn

Pronounced: BAY-vin

Meaning: 'Fair lady' or 'sweet woman'.

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About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Bevin, Vivian
Variants
Bébinn, Bevin
Stronghold region
Leinster

Overview

A name shared by several Irish queens and saints, including a giantess in the Fenian Cycle who came to Fionn mac Cumhaill seeking protection from an unwanted suitor.

The story behind Bébhionn

In a Fenian tale a giantess named Bébhionn fled to the Fianna to escape a forced marriage; her enraged suitor pursued her, killed her, and was in turn slain by the Fianna.

Mythology & legend

Variant spelling of Bébinn; same Fenian figure.

Did you know?

Bébhionn was a giantess who came to Fionn's Fianna seeking protection.

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