What origin is the name Mab?

Mab comes from Irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Mab?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Mab — for example Liam, Aiden, Aidan. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Mab

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mab

Mab

Girl

Irish

1 syllable

Mab is an Irish girl's name meaning "Happy.".

Parents who choose Mab pick a girl name from the Irish tradition, meaning "Happy.". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Happy.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Mab

What does Mab mean?

Mab is a girl name of Irish origin meaning "Happy.".

How popular is Mab?

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