Caoimhin

Caoimhin

Caoimhín is the original Irish language form of the name Kevin. Another form of the name is Caoimhghin, meaning "gentle child".

Caoimhin may also refer to:

* Kevin of Glendalough, Irish saint
* Caoimhin (Dungeons & Dragons), a fictional deity from "Dungeons & Dragons"


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