Caoimhe
Caoimhe (/ˈkwiːvə/ or /ˈkiːvə/ K(W)EE-və; Irish pronunciation: [ˈkiːvʲə]), anglicised Kiva, '"Quee-va"' or in Northern Ireland Keeva. It is an Irish language feminine given name derived from Gaelic caomh meaning "beautiful", "gentle" or "precious". As of 2014[update], it was ranked 19th most popular name among female births in Ireland.[1] Pronunciation of Caoimhe varies depending on the area of Ireland in which it is used. It comes from the same root as the name Kevin. While fairly common in Ireland, it is rare and often mispronounced internationally.
Famous Caoimhes
- 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
References
- ^ Mike Campbell. "Behind the Name: Popularity for the name Caoimhe". Behind the Name.