Caoimhe

Caoimhe (Irish pronunciation: [ˈkiːvʲə]; English: /ˈkwiːvə/ or /ˈkiːvə/ k(w)ee-və), anglicised Kiva, Keva or Keeva, is an Irish language female given name derived from the Gaelic caomh, meaning beautiful, gentle or precious. It is from the same root as the Irish name Kevin. Pronunciation varies depending on the area of Ireland in which it is used, both are anglicized versions of the original name, as with the name Kevin, Caoimhe. As of 2005, it was ranked 17th among female births in Ireland.

Notable people with the name Caoimhe

• Caoimhe Butterly, Irish human rights activist
• Caoimhe "Pony" Derwin, former singer of The Chalets, current singer of Talulah Does The Hula
• Caoimhe Guilfoyle, former Big Brother contestant

See also

• List of Irish-language given names