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Nia name meaning
Last Name
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Nia mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Nia
User Submitted Origins
Swahili
44%
English
28%
African
19%
American
4%
Welsh
4%
Greek
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Guyana, the name Nia is of Swahili origin and means "Purpose, love, bright, may god be with her".
- 13 submissions from the United States and the United Kingdom agree the name Nia means "Purpose" and is of Swahili origin.
- A submission from South Africa says the name Nia means "May god be with her" and is of African origin.
- 2 people from Michigan, U.S. agree the name Nia means "Love".
- According to a user from Germany, the name Nia is of Japanese origin and means "Beloved, Loving".
- According to a user from India, the name Nia means "Bright".
- According to a user from Mexico, the name Nia is of English origin and means "Sweet, cheerful, and nice".
- According to a user from Florida, U.S., the name Nia means "Nice".
- A submission from Australia says the name Nia means "Radiance".
- According to a user from New Hampshire, U.S., the name Nia is of American origin and means "A friend willing to do anything".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
Short for Antonia.
- A female given name
Nia was also found in the following language(s): Latin and Plautdietsch
Notable Persons Named Nia
Notable Persons Named Nia
Nia Jax
Nia was born on May 29th, 1984 in Honolulu. Nia is also known as Fanene, Saveline (real name), Zada, Lina, Jax, and Nia.
Nia Long
Nia Long is an actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1986 to present. Nia was given the name Nitara Carlynn Long on October 30th, 1970 in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
Nia Vardalos
Nia Vardalos is an actress, director, producer, screenwriter, and singer. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1996 to present. Nia was given the name Antonia Eugenia Vardalos on September 24th, 1962 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Nia Peeples
Nia Peeples is an actress, singer, and actor. She has had major accomplishments since 1981. Nia was given the name Virenia Gwendolyn Peeples on December 10th, 1961 in Hollywood, California, United States.
Nia Sharma
Nia Sharma is an actress. She has been prominent since 2010. Nia was given the name Neha Sharma on September 17th, 1991 in Delhi.
Nia Sanchez
She holds the title Miss Nevada USA 2014, Miss USA 2014, and Miss Nevada USA. Nia was given the name Nia Temple Sanchez on February 15th, 1990 in Sacramento, California.
- Nia RobertsActress
- Nia Dennis
- Nia DinataDirector
- Nia H. GillMember of the New Jersey Senate from the 34th Legislative District
- Nia JonesSoccer Player
- Nia KünzerSoccer Player
Notable Persons With the Last Name Nia
Notable Persons With the Last Name Nia
Bethan Nia