name
Irish
Caoimhe
KEE-vah
/ˈkiːvɑː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Caoimhe
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Irish Gaelic (Ireland)
- Meaning
- Gentle; beautiful; precious
- Gender
- female
Pronunciation tips
One of the most frequently mispronounced Irish names — 'aoi' → 'ee', 'mhe' → 'vah'
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