Caoimhe

Caoimhe (/ˈkwvə/ or /ˈkvə/ K(W)EE-və; Irish pronunciation: [ˈkiːvʲə]), anglicised Kiva, '"Quee-va"' or in Northern Ireland Keeva. It is an Irish language feminine given name derived from Gaelic caomh meaning "beautiful", "gentle" or "precious". As of 2014, it was ranked 19th most popular name among female births in Ireland.[1] Pronunciation of Caoimhe varies depending on the area of Ireland in which it is used. It comes from the same root as the name Kevin. While fairly common in Ireland, it is rare and often mispronounced internationally.

Famous Caoimhes

See also

References

  1. Mike Campbell. "Behind the Name: Popularity for the name Caoimhe". Behind the Name.
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