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Niamh

NEEV

/niːv/

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Syllable breakdown

niamh

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Irish Gaelic (Ireland)
Meaning
Bright; radiant; the goddess of the land of eternal youth
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

Four letters, one syllable: just 'NEEV' — the 'amh' ending makes a 'v' sound

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