Caoimhe

/KEE-va/

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Caoimhe is an Irish girl's name pronounced /KEE-va/. A beautiful name signifying gentleness, beauty, and preciousness.

Meaning of Caoimhe

A beautiful name signifying gentleness, beauty, and preciousness.

Caoimhe is derived from the Irish Gaelic word 'caomh', which translates to gentle, beautiful, or precious. It shares the same root as the masculine name Caoimhín (Kevin) and historically refers to qualities of kindness and grace.

Origin
Irish
Pronunciation
/KEE-va/

Cultural background

The name remains highly popular in Ireland and Northern Ireland, consistently appearing in the top baby name rankings over the last few decades.

Variations & nicknames

  • Keeva
  • Kiva
  • Queeva
  • Caoimh

Famous people named Caoimhe

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

  • Caoimhe Archibald

    Sinn Féin politician and Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for East Londonderry.

    Politics · 2016-present

  • Caoimhe Butterly

    Irish human rights activist, journalist, and filmmaker known for work in conflict zones.

    Activism · 2000s-present

  • Caoimhe Guilfoyle

    Irish radio presenter and producer known for her work on RTÉ 2fm.

    Media · 2010s-present

Frequently asked about Caoimhe

What does Caoimhe mean?
Caoimhe is an Irish name meaning 'gentle', 'beautiful', or 'precious'.
How do you pronounce Caoimhe?
It is most commonly pronounced as 'KEE-va' or 'KWEE-va', depending on the regional Irish dialect.
Is Caoimhe a boy or girl name?
Caoimhe is traditionally a female name in Ireland.
What is the English equivalent of Caoimhe?
While there is no direct English translation, it is often phonetically anglicized as Keeva.

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