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Caoimhe

KEE-vah

/ˈkiːvɑː/

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Syllable breakdown

caoimhe

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Irish Gaelic (Ireland)
Meaning
Gentle; beautiful; kind
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

'Aoi' = 'ee'; 'mh' = 'v'; total sound is 'KEE-vah'

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