Mab - Unique Girl Names

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Mab

/mæb/

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Meaning

A diminutive form of 'Medb' or possibly derived from 'map' meaning child

Symbolizes sovereignty, independence, and magical authority; associated with rulership in the fairy realm and the power of dreams

Symbolism

Embodies enchantment, intuition, and the unseen forces of nature. It represents the spark of imagination and the delicate balance between dream and reality

Etymology: Likely derived from the Old Irish 'Medb', a mythological warrior queen, or from the Welsh word 'map' meaning son or child. In English tradition, popularized by Shakespeare's mention of Queen Mab in 'Romeo and Juliet' as a tiny fairy who brings dreams

Style & Origin

literary

artistic

english

Cultural Background

Rooted in Welsh and Celtic mythology, Mab is historically linked to Queen Mab, a fairy queen figure

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