Niamh Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Niamh means radiance, brightness. From Old Irish niam, meaning brightness or radiance

Niamh is one of the best-loved Irish names, and its spelling often surprises people who meet it for the first time. It comes from the old word for brightness or lustre, and in legend Niamh of the Golden Hair carried the poet Oisín away to the land of eternal youth, Tír na nÓg. The name has travelled well beyond Ireland in recent decades, though parents abroad are sometimes asked to explain the pronunciation, which sounds like the English word neve. It suits families who want something short, musical and rooted in old storytelling.

Variants of Niamh

NiavNeveNeeveNieve

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