Keefe

Keefe Meaning & Origin

About Keefe
The name "Keefe" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic surname "Ó Caoimh," meaning "descendant of Caomh." Caomh is an Irish word that translates to "gentle" or "kind." Therefore, the name "Keefe" carries the connotation of someone who is gentle, kind-hearted, and considerate.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Keefe are male.

Keefe Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 F
🌐 IPA
/kif/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keefe in Braille

Here's how to represent Keefe in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Keefe in braille

How to Spell the Name Keefe in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Keefe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Keefe in sign language

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