Kevin

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Proper noun 1.4 Alternative spellings 1.5 See also 1.5.1 Translations 1.6 References

English

Pronunciation

• kĕ'vÄ­n, /ˈkɛvɪn/, /"kEvIn/

Etymology

From Irish Caoimhín, from Old Irish Coemgen, comely birth

Proper noun

Kevin (plural: Kevins)

1. A male given name.
2. (UK derogatory slang) A working-class male.

Alternative spellings

• Kev

See also

• Sharon

Translations

• Chinese: 凯文 or 凱文 (kǎi wén)

References

• Behind the name:Kevin