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Caoilfhinn

KWEEL-in

ˈkwiːlɪn

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Syllable breakdown

Caoilfhinn

Sounds like

The 'ao' gives a long 'ee' and 'fh' is silent.

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Irish — meaning 'slender and fair'.
Meaning
Slender and fair.
Gender
female
Also spelled
Keelin, Caolfhionn

Common mispronunciations

KAY-ol-finKAH-oil-fin

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