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Caoimhin (also Caoimhín or in Gaelic spelling Cʌoṁ) is a male first name that represents the Gaelic variant of Kevin.
What does the name Caoimhin mean?
Caoimhin (Caoimhín or in Gaelic script Cʌoṁ) is a male first name known as the Gaelic form of Kevin. Translated into English, the name means 'the beautiful', 'the handsome', 'the graceful', 'the pleasant', and also 'the graceful from birth'. The origin of the name lies in Old Irish, derived from the two Old Irish or Gaelic name elements cóem or caomh, meaning 'dear', 'beautiful', 'handsome', 'pleasant', 'gentle', 'kind', or 'honest', as well as gein or gin, which stands for 'birth' or 'child'. The popularity of the name is particularly attributed to the Irish saint Caoimhin from the 7th century, who is venerated as the patron saint of Dublin. Other variants include Coemgen, Coemgenus, Cevin, Kevine, Keven, and Kewin. The feminine form of the name is Kevina.
Where does the name Caoimhin come from?
The etymology of Caoimhin is Old Irish and carries meanings such as 'the beautiful' or 'the pleasant' and more. The Old Irish
How do you pronounce Caoimhin?
The sound structure of Caoimhin is two syllables and features a complex Irish phonetic formation. The Gaelic pronunciation sounds approximately like 'Kwee-veen' [ˈkwiːviːn] or [ˈkiːvʲiːn]. The written beginning of the name is distinctly different from the spoken form. The soft, elongated vowels give the name a flowing, almost ethereal sound. Caoimhin sounds melodic and traditional - soft, unusual, and phonetically diverse.
When is the name day of Caoimhin?
Caoimhin's name day is celebrated on June 3 and June 6.
Popularity
In Germany, Caoimhin is a relatively rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2023, reaching 5,488th. In the last ten years, Caoimhin has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 7,739th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,916th.
Famous people
- Caoimhin Oraghallaigh (musician from Ireland)
Frequently asked questions about the name Caoimhin
What is the origin of the name Caoimhin?
Caoimhin has its roots in Old Irish and comes from the Gaelic language forms. The elements cóem or caomh mean 'dear', 'beautiful', or 'pleasant', while gein or gin stands for 'birth' or 'child'.
What does the name Caoimhin mean?
The name Caoimhin translates to 'the beautiful', 'the handsome', or 'the graceful'. It expresses qualities such as grace, kindness, and gentleness.
How popular is the name Caoimhin?
The popularity of the name Caoimhin is strongly associated with the Irish saint Caoimhin from the 7th century, who is regarded as the patron saint of Dublin. This has contributed to the name's spread in Ireland and beyond.