Caoimhe

Caoimhe is a girl's name with Gaelic-Irish roots, widely used in both Ireland and Scotland. The name is associated with the meanings 'the admirable', 'the beautiful', and 'the graceful'.

What does the name Caoimhe mean?

Caoimhe is a girl's name from the Irish-Scottish region, tracing back to Gaelic-Irish origins. Its meanings are 'the admirable', 'the beautiful', and 'the graceful'. The name derives from the Old Irish word cóem or caomh, which means 'beautiful', 'pleasant', 'graceful', 'good-looking', 'gentle', 'kind', and 'honest'. The pronunciation is Kwee-va. Variants include Keeva, Keva, and Keavy.

Where does the name Caoimhe come from?

The etymology of Caoimhe refers to a feminine first name that originates from Old Irish and carries the meaning 'the admirable'. The Old Irish Gaelic

How do you pronounce Caoimhe?

The sound and pronunciation of Caoimhe: To German-speaking ears, the name may initially seem complex, but it unfolds a surprisingly soft and reduced structure. In Irish pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'Kwi-wa' [ˈkiːvə] or 'Kee-va'. It begins with a stretched, bright vowel that immediately creates a sense of openness. The gentle transitions that follow and the delicate '-va' at the end give the name a flowing, almost ethereal quality. Thus, despite its unusual spelling, Caoimhe sounds very harmonious – light, soft, and elegant.

Popularity

Caoimhe is a rather rare name in Germany. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female baby names. The highest ranking was achieved in 2019 with 2,718th place. Over the past ten years, Caoimhe has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, securing it 7,036th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,455th.

Nicknames & pet names

Cao / Cay

Famous people

• Caoimhe Butterly (Irish human rights activist)