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Origin and Meaning of the Name Niamh

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Gender:

Girl

Origin:

Gaelic

Meaning:

Radiance; brightness

Pronunciation:

(neev)   [Guide]

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Miscellaneous Info for Niamh

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Irish Names, Mythological Names

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English speaking countries

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In Irish mythology, Niamh is a goddess and one of the queens of Tír na nÓg, the land of eternal youth. She was the lover of the poet-hero Oisín.
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