Dervla
Dervla is a girls' name of Irish origin meaning “daughter of the poet.” An anglicization of the Irish 'Dearbhla' or 'Deirbhile,' meaning 'daughter of the poet' or 'true desire.
how do you pronounce Dervla?
DER-vlah
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what does Dervla mean?
The name Dervla means “daughter of the poet.” It comes from the Irish language tradition.
An anglicization of the Irish 'Dearbhla' or 'Deirbhile,' meaning 'daughter of the poet' or 'true desire.' The name is associated with a legendary Irish saint who plucked out her own eyes to avoid an unwanted marriage. It conveys fierce independence and literary heritage.
who are famous people named Dervla?
- Dervla Murphy (Irish touring cyclist and author)
- Dervla Kirwan (Irish actress)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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