Female Name
Sadb
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
mothers
mythology
sweetness
virtues
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
61/100
classic65%
formal100%
upper class80%
wholesome80%
refined65%
strange120%
serious80%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Sadb is probably derived from the old Celtic root *swādu- meaning 'sweet'. It was a common name in medieval Ireland and holds significance in Irish mythology, where Sadb was a woman transformed into a deer and the mother of Oisín by Fionn mac Cumhaill.
Etymology
Original Form:
*swādu-
Evolution:
From the Celtic root meaning 'sweet' to the medieval Irish name Sadb.
Source:
Celtic linguistic roots and medieval Irish usage.