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Caoimhe

KEE-vuh

ˈkiːvə

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Caoimhe

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Name meaning and origin

Origin
Irish Gaelic — 'caomh' (gentle, beautiful, kind).
Gender
female

Common mispronunciations

KAY-oh-meeKOH-imh-ee

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