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Caoimhe (/ˈk(w)iːvə/ K(W)EE-və, Irish: [ˈkiːvʲə]), sometimes anglicised as Keeva, is an Irish feminine given name derived from Irish caomh (Old Irish cóem) "dear; noble".^[1] It means beautiful.^[2] It is derived from the same root as the masculine name Caoimhín (Kevin). It has been well-used in English-speaking countries and particularly in Ireland.^[3]

As of 2014^[update], it was ranked 19th most popular name among female births in Ireland.^[4]

Notable people named Caoimhe

Caoimhe Archibald, Irish MLA
Caoimhe Butterly (born 1978), Irish human rights activist
Caoimhe Guilfoyle, contestant in the 11th series of Big Brother UK, 2010
Caoimhe Perdue, Irish hockey player

References

^ eDIL s.v. 1 cáem
^ "Caoimhe: Name Meaning, Popularity and Info on BabyNames.com". babynames.com. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
^ Ó Séaghdha, Darach (3 March 2022). "The Irish For: The rise of Rían - the latest baby names in Ireland". thejournal.ie. The Journal. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
^ Mike Campbell. "Behind the Name: Popularity for the name Caoimhe". Behind the Name.

v t e Irish-language given names
Native masculine names	Ailill Aodh Aodhán Aonghus Art Breandán Breasal Brian Cainneach Cairbre Caoimhín Cathal Cearbhall Cian Cianán Ciarán Cinnéididh Coileán Colm Conaire Conall Conán Conchobhar Cormac Criofan Dáire Deaglán Diarmaid Dónall Donn Donnchadh Dubhghall Eachann Éibhear Eochaidh Eoghan Fearghal Fearghus Féilim Fiach Fínín Fionn Fionnbharr Fionntán Flann Garaidh Iarlaith Lorcán Lughaidh Muircheartach Muiredach Muirgheas Murchadh Niall Odhrán Oisín Oscar Rian Rónán Ruairí Tadhg Toirdhealbhach
Native feminine names	Aifric Áine Aisling Aodhnait Aoibheann Aoife Barrdhubh Bébhinn Bríd Cacht Caoimhe Ciara Clíona Cobhlaith Dearbháil Dearbhfhorghaill Deirbhile Deirdre Dubhchobhlaigh Éadaoin Eithne Feidhealm Fíneamhain Fíona Fionnuala Forbflaith Gormfhlaith Gráinne Íde Lasairfhíona Méabh Mór Muireann Muirgheal Niamh Nuala Órlaith Róisín Sadhbh Saoirse Síothmhaith Sláine Sorcha Úna
Germanic-derived masculine names	Amhlaoibh Annraoi Éamonn Gearóid Gofraid Íomhar Lochlann Liam Maghnus Raghnall Risteárd Roibeárd Séarlas Somhairle Tiobóid Ualtar
Bible-derived masculine names	Abracham Ádhamh Árón Biniáimin Daibhí Dainéal Eafráim Gaibrial Íosac Iósua Irimia Maitiú Maois Mícheál (Maidhc) Parthalán Samúéil Séamus Seán Seosamh Síomón Solamh Tomás
Bible-derived feminine names	Aibigeál Ánna Éabha Eilís Léá Madailéin Máire Mallaidh Náoimí Ráichéal Ríobhca Rút Seacailín Seosaimhín Sinéad Siobhán
Latin/Greek-derived masculine names	Aindréas Antóin Críostóir Damhnaic Pádraig Proinsias Giolla Críost Gréagóir Labhrás León Máirtín Marcas Nioclás Nollaig Peadar Pilib Pól Seoirse Stiofán Téadóir Uinseann
Latin/Greek-derived feminine names	Agata Aignéas Bairbre Caitlín Caitríona Claire Léan Luíseach Máiréad Muinice Onóra Pádraigín Séarlait Síle Treasa Tríona
See also	Goidelic languages Irish language Scottish Gaelic language Manx language Irish name List of Scottish Gaelic given names Scottish Gaelic name Irish genealogy

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