Niamh
NEEV
Popularity
#3148
Letters
5
Syllables
1
Origin
Irish
Total Births
1,574
Peak Year
#74 in 2008
First Recorded
1969
Style
Mythological, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A beautiful Irish name meaning 'bright', 'radiant', or 'beautiful'. It is a prominent name in Irish mythology.
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Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Niamh Kavanagh
Irish singer, winner of the Eurovision Song Contest.
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