girl · Irish

Nyamh

/NYAMH/

Meaning: Bright, radiant

Nyamh at a glance

Meaning: Bright, radiant
Origin: Irish
Religion: Christian
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: NYAMH
Syllables: 1
Popularity: uncommon
Variants & Spellings: Niamh, Nyaamh, Nyam, Niami, Niamya, Niaama

Lucky details for Nyamh

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

Nyamh is a Irish name meaning “bright, radiant”. It is a spelling variant of Niamh and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Nyamh for its 1-syllable rhythm and its association with thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Nyamh 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

Nyai Nyam Nyay Nyy

Middle Names

Navya Nayma Nonhlenah

Sibling Names

Aiden Cianah Declaanya Niallya

Compatible Names

Aoife Ciare Feeona Maeveniya Roeesyn Sineadi

FAQs about the name Nyamh

What does the name Nyamh mean?

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

Is Nyamh a boy or girl name?

Nyamh is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Nyamh?

Nyamh is pronounced NYAMH (1 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Nyamh?

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

What are good nicknames for Nyamh?

Popular short forms include Nyai, Nyam, Nyay, Nyy.