Irish

Caoimhe

Pronounced KEE-vaShare

Meaning: Dear; beloved; gentle

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Caoimhe is built on Irish caomh, dear, beloved, or gentle. These close senses preserve the word’s meaning more accurately than treating it simply as beautiful.

Spellings & variants

  • Keeva
  • Keva

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Caoimhe comes from Irish.

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