Caoimhe
Caoimhe (Irish: [ˈkiːvʲə]), anglicised Qweeva, or in Northern Ireland Keeva (both pronounced /ˈkwiːvə, ˈkiː-/ K(W)EE-və), is an Irish feminine given name derived from Irish Irish caomh (Old Irish cóem) "dear; noble",[1] from the same root as the masculine name Caoimhín (Kevin).
As of 2014[update], it was ranked 19th most popular name among female births in Ireland.[2]
Famous Caoimhes[edit]
- Caoimhe Butterly (born 1978), Irish human rights activist
- Caoimhe Guilfoyle, contestant in the 11th series of Big Brother UK, 2010
- Keeva Fennelly (born 1987), Irish camogie player and financial reporter
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ eDIL s.v. 1 cáem
- ^ Mike Campbell. "Behind the Name: Popularity for the name Caoimhe". Behind the Name.
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