Bevan in Irish: Beibhinn

The Irish form of Bevan is Beibhinn, a girl's name meaning “fair lady.” Here’s how to say it, where it comes from, and names that go well with it.

Updated September 2026

How do you say Bevan in Irish?

Bevan in Irish is Beibhinn, pronounced BE-veen. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first.

What does Beibhinn mean?

Beibhinn means “fair lady.” Bevan is one of the English forms of the name.

Read more about Beibhinn: its meaning, origin and stories

How popular is Bevan in Ireland?

Bevan is rare in Ireland. Since 1964, fewer than three baby girls a year have been registered with the name, so it doesn't appear in the Central Statistics Office's baby name tables.

Source: Central Statistics Office, Irish Babies’ Names 2025 and its girls' names table.

Beibhinn in Ogham

Ogham is the oldest way of writing Irish. It was carved along the edges of standing stones, mostly between the 4th and 6th centuries, and read from the bottom up. In later tradition each letter was named after a tree or plant. Here’s Beibhinn, letter by letter.

Write any name in Ogham with our Ogham translator

Names that go with Bevan

Questions about Bevan

What is Bevan in Irish?

The Irish form of Bevan is Beibhinn, pronounced BE-veen. Beibhinn means “fair lady.”

How do you pronounce Beibhinn?

Beibhinn is pronounced BE-veen. Two syllables, stress on the first. There's a short video above where you can hear it said.

Is Bevan a girl's name or a boy's name?

Bevan is a girl's name.

Is Bevan a rare name?

Yes. Fewer than three girls a year are registered as Bevan in Ireland, too few to appear in the Central Statistics Office's tables.