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Kevin

From the Irish name Caoimhín, composed of Old Irish cóem "dear, beloved, gentle" and gein "birth".

Meaning and origin

Kevin is the anglicised form of the Irish name Caoimhín.

How to pronounce Kevin

English (US)KEV-in /ˈkɛvɪn/

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