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How do I pronounce this name Niamh?
Niamh is pronounced NEE-av or NEEV. Saoirse is pronounced SEER-sha or SAIR-sha. Sinead (Sinéad) is pronounced shi-NAYD.
Does Niamh mean Princess?
The baby girl name Niamh originates from Old Irish and means “bright” and “radiant”. Niamh is found in Irish mythology as “daughter of the sea god, Manannan mac Lir” and “princess of the golden hair”.
How do you pronounce nitis?
- Phonetic spelling of Nitis. ni-tis. NIY-T-S. NEE-tes-native-Amercan.
- Meanings for Nitis.
- Translations of Nitis. Russian : Нитис
What is Niamh goddess of?
Niamh is the Goddess of Beauty and Brightness. She is the daughter of Manannán mac Lir, one of the Queens of Tir na nóg, and the daughter of Fand. On her magical horse, Embarr, she crossed the Western Sea to ask Fionn mac Cumhail if his son Oisín would come with her to Tír na nóg (the Land of Youth).
Is Niamh a rare name?
Niamh (Irish: [n̠ʲiəw]; from Old Irish Niaṁ) is an Irish feminine given name (meaning “bright” or “radiant”), anglicised as Neve, Nieve, Neave, Neavh or Neeve….Niamh.
| Gender | feminine |
| Language(s) | Irish |
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Word/name | Ireland |
| Meaning | bright, radiant |
Is there a saint Niamh?
In Irish mythology, Niamh is the daughter of the god of the sea, Manannán mac Lir and one of the queens of Tír na nÓg, the land of eternal youth….Niamh.
| Language(s) | Irish |
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Word/name | Ireland |
| Meaning | bright, radiant |
| Region of origin | Ireland |
Where is the FADA in Niamh?
The Síneadh Fada The fada is a right-slanting line placed over a vowel (as in the í in síneadh, above).
How popular is Niamh in Ireland?
Niamh, ever-popular in Ireland, entered the list for the first time at 100th place, with Orla at 81 and Erin at 56. There’s no mention of any Sadhbhs, Ailbhes or Saoirses just yet, but we reckon it’s only a matter of time. For the full list of the top 100 baby names in the UK, you can visit the Babycentre website here.
Where is Niamh from?
Ireland
Niamh (Irish: [n̠ʲiəw]; from Old Irish Niaṁ) is an Irish feminine given name (meaning “bright” or “radiant”), anglicised as Neve, Nieve, Neave, Neavh or Neeve….Niamh.
| Language(s) | Irish |
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Word/name | Ireland |
| Meaning | bright, radiant |
| Region of origin | Ireland |
How old is the name Niamh?
The first recorded use of Niamh (that spelling) as a given name in modern Ireland was in 1911, when two children were registered with the name and when a Niamh was listed in that year’s census.
What is the English version of Niamh?
Niamh Origin and Meaning Niamh can be Anglicized as Neve, Nieve, or Neave. Niamh is particularly popular choice in Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland and England and Wales.