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Caoimhe

KWEE-vah

/ˈkwiːvə/

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Syllable breakdown

caoimhe

Name meaning and origin

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

Pronunciation tips

'mh' in Irish makes a 'v' sound; 'caoi' sounds like 'kwee'

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