girl · Irish

Niamh

/NIAMH/

Meaning: Bright, radiant

Niamh at a glance

Meaning: Bright, radiant
Origin: Irish
Religion: Christian
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: NIAMH
Syllables: 1
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Niaamh, Nyaamh, Nyam, Niami, Niamya, Niaama

Lucky details for Niamh

Number: 7
Color: Sea Green
Stone: Amethyst
Flower: Water Lily
Day: Monday
Planet: Neptune
Zodiac: Pisces
Metal: Platinum

Niamh is a Irish name meaning “bright, radiant”. Parents choose Niamh for its 1-syllable rhythm and its association with thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Niamh reduce to 7, a number linked with Neptune and with people who are insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker.

Numerology

Chaldean value 7 — Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning.

Personality

Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning

Positive Traits

Insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker

Negative Traits

Needs quiet time and can seem distant when overwhelmed

Career Suggestions

Science, psychology, writing, film, philosophy

Nicknames

Niai Niam Niay Niy

Middle Names

Navya Naimah Nonhlenah

Sibling Names

Aiden Cianah Declaanya Niallya

Compatible Names

Aoife Ciarra Fyona Maevene Roeesyn Sineadi

FAQs about the name Niamh

What does the name Niamh mean?

Niamh means “bright, radiant” and comes from a Irish root.

Is Niamh a boy or girl name?

Niamh is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Niamh?

Niamh is pronounced NIAMH (1 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Niamh?

The lucky number for Niamh is 7, ruled by Neptune.

What are good nicknames for Niamh?

Popular short forms include Niai, Niam, Niay, Niy.