Meaning: Bright
The story
Niamh is an Irish name meaning bright. It belongs to a figure in the story of Oisín, while its regular use as a personal name is more recent than the legend.
Spellings & variants
- Neve
- Neamh
- Nieve
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Niamh comes from Irish.
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