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Caoimhe

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JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 07/04/2023 21:09

I am not pregant.

Also English 😁

But have always really loved this name. Can someone confirm that it is normally pronounced (something like) Kwee-va but can also be said Kee-va, esp in NI?

Thanks to any Irish speakers!

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Jelly4444 · 07/04/2023 21:17

Either pronunciation is fine! I would say Kwee-va but Kee-va is good too.

Skinnybluebody · 07/04/2023 21:13

My cousins name. Pronounced 'Keavy' here 😊

user1471464218 · 07/04/2023 21:12

Yep, I'd say kee va (NI) but also hear kwee va mainly from RoI.