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The name Niamh comes from Irish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Niamh below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Niamh Name Meaning

Irish, Irish MythologyMeans "bright" in Irish. She was the daughter of the sea god in Irish legends. She fell in love with the poet Oisín, son of Fionn.

Origin: IrishGender: Girl
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1 Nevena
2 Nesta
3 Nanami
4 Nastya
5 Nerys
6 Nuan
7 Nanako
8 Nawra
9 Nanny
10 Nichola
11 Nadi̇re
12 Nandita
13 Norah
14 Noora
15 Nadège
16 Nekane
17 Nestani
18 Nine
19 Naenia
20 Nyala
21 Nadiyya
22 Nanuli
23 Neske
24 Ngaio
25 Ngozi
26 Ninette
27 Narelle
28 Nova
29 Neva
30 Nadira
31 Noelene
32 Nazli
33 Nhung
34 Nes
35 Nuha
36 Nyazik
37 Nadra
38 Nadica
39 Nikki
40 Nevaeh
41 Nena
42 Naďa
43 Narcisa
44 Niobe
45 Natisha
46 Noëlle
47 Nitya
48 Nélida
49 Nevada
50 Nesri̇n
51 Noya
52 Natalia
53 Nereida
54 Nieves
55 Nit
56 Nizhoni
57 Nonna
58 Neelam
59 Ninon
60 Nalani
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