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Caoilfhinn

KWEEL-in

/ˈkwiːlɪn/

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Syllable breakdown

caoilfhinn

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Irish Gaelic (Ireland)
Meaning
Slender and fair; gentle and white
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

One of the most challenging Irish names — 'caoi' makes a 'kwee' sound; 'fh' is silent; 'nn' is a nasal

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