"Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased."
Christian Name · Irish/Gaelic Origin
Maeve Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Maeve
girl
Maeve means "She who intoxicates; The cause of great joy", a girl's name of Irish/Gaelic origin. The name Maeve does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Maeve draws joy from salvation's wells — gladness surpassing wine, water drawn with joy, the intoxicating soul whose delight overflows from God's own gladness.
Is Maeve in the Bible?
No — the name Maeve does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "She who intoxicates; The cause of great joy", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Maeve.
Pronunciation:/MAYV/
OriginIrish/Gaelic
MeaningShe who intoxicates; The cause of great joy
What does Maeve mean?
Maeve is a girl name of Irish/Gaelic origin meaning "She who intoxicates; The cause of great joy". Maeve is the cause of great joy — and the joy of the LORD overflows to all around.
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What does Maeve mean in the Bible?
Maeve means "She who intoxicates; The cause of great joy" and is a name of Irish/Gaelic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Maeve is the cause of great joy — and the joy of the LORD overflows to all around. 'Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.' Maeve's joy surpasses every earthly pleasure.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Maeve?
Maeve is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "She who intoxicates; The cause of great joy" — not because Scripture names anyone Maeve.
"Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation."
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Which books of the Bible mention Maeve?
Maeve is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Maeve?
Maeve draws joy from salvation's wells — gladness surpassing wine, water drawn with joy, the intoxicating soul whose delight overflows from God's own gladness.
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Maeve name meaning: frequently asked questions
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Maeve?
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