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Niamh

Girl NameIrish Origin

Meaning

Means "bright" in Irish. She was the daughter of the sea god in Irish legends. She fell in love with

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Famous People Named Niamh

Niamh Parsons

Niamh Parsons (born in Dublin, Ireland) is a singer of contemporary and traditional Irish music.

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Niamh Mulcahy

Niamh Mulcahy is a camogie player, winner of the Young Player of the Year award in 2007.

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Niamh McDonald

Niamh McDonald, was runner up in the business reality TV show The Irish Apprentice in 2010.

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Niamh Cosgrave

Niamh Cosgrave (born 9 October 1964) is a former Fine Gael politician from Dublin, Ireland.

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Niamh Nic Daéid

Niamh Nic Daéid is an Irish forensic scientist, and the Professor of Forensic Science and Director of Research at the University of Dundee.

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Niamh in Other Languages

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