Niamh
Niamh is a girls' name of Irish origin meaning “bright, radiant.” In Irish mythology, Niamh of the Golden Hair was a daughter of the sea god Manannán mac Lir who lured the hero Oisín to…
how do you pronounce Niamh?
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what does Niamh mean?
The name Niamh means “bright, radiant.” It comes from the Irish language tradition.
In Irish mythology, Niamh of the Golden Hair was a daughter of the sea god Manannán mac Lir who lured the hero Oisín to Tír na nÓg, the Land of Eternal Youth. The name radiates otherworldly beauty and Celtic enchantment. It is one of Ireland's most enduringly popular names.
where does the name Niamh come from?
Wiktionary derives Niamh from an Irish noun meaning brightness, lustre, or sheen, itself traced to a root sense of brilliance and beauty — consistent with the 'bright, radiant' meaning given elsewhere. Wikipedia confirms it as an Irish feminine given name.
the history of Niamh
Nothing in the sources found here dates the name's origins or names its earliest bearers, mythological or historical; Wikipedia notes only that it has been anglicised into several English spellings.
what are the nicknames and variants of Niamh?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Niamh?
- Niamh Algar (Irish actress)
- Niamh of the Golden Hair (figure from Irish mythology)
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what names go well with Niamh?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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