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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Gentle, beautiful, precious
- Origin
- Old Irish
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- KEE-vuh
Caoimhe is an Old Irish name meaning gentle, beautiful, and precious. It's pronounced quite differently from how it looks on the page, so it's worth saying aloud with family before you commit. If you love a name with real meaning behind it, this one carries three good ones.
Meaning & Origin of Caoimhe
Meaning: Gentle, beautiful, precious.
Origin: Old Irish.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Caoimhe
KEE-vuhIPA /ˈkiːvə/
Popularity of Caoimhe
Caoimhe is a rare name in the U.S. It peaked at #6655 in 2012 with 19 babies, and by 2024 it stood at #8519 with 12, so your child would be unlikely to meet another one in class.
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FAQ
What does the name Caoimhe mean?
Gentle, beautiful, precious. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Caoimhe?
Caoimhe is pronounced KEE-vuh (IPA: /ˈkiːvə/).
Is Caoimhe a popular name right now?
Caoimhe peaked at #6655 in 2012 and is ranked #8519 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1996–2024.)
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