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Niamh name meaning
Last Name
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in 2010
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in the U.S.
in 2010
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Niamh mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Niamh
User Submitted Origins
Irish
79%
English
13%
Gaelic
4%
French
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Alabama, U.S. says the name Niamh means "Radiant and Bright" and is of Irish origin.
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Niamh means "Bright eyed/ radiant" and is of Irish origin.
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Niamh is of Irish origin and means "Brightness and radiance".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Niamh means "Radiance luster, brightness" and is of English origin.
- 11 submissions from all over the world agree the name Niamh means "Bright" and is of Irish origin.
- 2 people from the United Kingdom agree the name Niamh is of English origin and means "Brightness".
- A user from Australia says the name Niamh is of Irish origin and means "Little light (bright and radient)".
- According to a user from Ireland, the name Niamh is of Irish origin and means "Bright Sunny".
- According to 2 people from Ireland and the United States, the name Niamh is of Irish origin and means "radiant".
- A user from Ireland says the name Niamh is of Gaelic origin and means "Radiant, Beautiful".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
From Old Irish Niam, from Old Irish niam (“bright”).
- A female given name from Old Irish
Notable Persons Named Niamh
Notable Persons Named Niamh
Niamh Cusack
Niamh Cusack is an actress. She was most prominent from 1984 to present. Niamh was born as the child of Cyril Cusack on October 20th, 1959 in Dalkey, County Dublin, Ireland.
Niamh McGrady
Niamh McGrady is an actress. Niamh was born Niamh McGrady on October 4th, 1983 in Castlewellan.
Niamh Kavanagh
Niamh Kavanagh is a musician. She has been prominent since 1990. Niamh was born Niamh Kavanagh on February 13th, 1968.
Niamh Wilson
Niamh Wilson is an actor and actress. Her ongoing career started in 2003. Niamh was born on March 9th, 1997 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
Chipzel
Chipzel is a chiptune musician. She plays Game Boy music. She was most active from 2010 to present. Chipzel was given the name Niamh Houston on September 23rd, 1991 in Strabane.
Niamh Bhreathnach
Niamh Bhreathnach is a Minister for Education, Teachta Dála, Senator, Skills, and Seanad Éireann. Niamh was born on June 1st, 1945 in Dublin, Ireland.
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