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Feminine
Old Irish
Meaning & History
Derbiled is the Old Irish form of Deirbhile, a name meaning "daughter of a poet" from Old Irish der "daughter" and fili "poet".
Etymology
The name Deirbhile combines the elements der (daughter) and fili (poet), referencing a poetic lineage. In Old Irish, Derbiled reflects earlier spelling conventions.Historical Context
Saint Deirbhile, also known as Saint Dervla, was a 6th-century Irish saint associated with County Mayo. Her name appears in various forms, including Derval, Dervila, and Dervla, across Irish and Hiberno-English traditions. The name Derbiled is found in early Irish manuscripts, illustrating the linguistic evolution of names over time.- Meaning: "daughter of a poet"
- Origin: Old Irish
- Type: First name
- Usage: Old Irish, primarily historical