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, it was ranked 19th most popular name among female births in Ireland. 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, Irish human rights activist, born 1978
• Caoimhe Guilfoyle, 2010 Big Brother 11 (UK) contestant, who quit the house after 42 days in the house

See also

• List of Irish-language given names