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Name Origin

Niamh is an Irish Gaelic female given name meaning 'bright' or 'radiant'. It is pronounced NEEV (with the emphasis on the first syllable).

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Famous People

Niamh Kavanagh (1968-)

Singer

  • Won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1993 with the song "In Your Eyes"

Niamh Cusack (1959-)

Actress

  • Known for her roles in theatre, film and television including "Heartbeat", "Casualty", and "The Bill"

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