The story behind Caoimhe
a female given name from Old Irish, equivalent to English Keeva
Other language forms and explanations (1)
Scottish Gaelic entry
a female given name from Old Irish, equivalent to English Keavy, Keeva, Keevah, or Keva
Pronunciation
Irish: /ˈkiːvʲə/
Regional pronunciation variants
- Scottish Gaelic: /ˈkɤivə/
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- Syllables
- 1 syllable
- Ending
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- same syllable count
- similar length
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- 1 syllable
- Ending
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- Ending
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- Gender
- feminine
- Syllables
- 1 syllable
- Ending
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- same syllable count
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Middle Names for Caoimhe
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- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 3 syllables
- Ending
- ends N
- balanced syllable contrast
- good length contrast
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- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 2 syllables
- Ending
- ends N
- balanced syllable contrast
- good length contrast
Alban
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- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 2 syllables
- Ending
- ends N
- balanced syllable contrast
- good length contrast
Sibling Names for Caoimhe
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- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 3 syllables
- Ending
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- shared origin connection
- balanced name length
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- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 2 syllables
- Ending
- ends N
- shared origin connection
- balanced name length
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- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 3 syllables
- Ending
- ends R
- shared origin connection
- balanced name length