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Christian Name · Irish/Gaelic Origin
Niamh Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Niamh
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Niamh means "Bright; Radiant; Beautiful", a girl's name of Irish/Gaelic origin. The name Niamh does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Niamh is the radiance that comes from encountering God — a face that shines, a life that glows with reflected glory.
Is Niamh in the Bible?
No — the name Niamh does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Bright; Radiant; Beautiful", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Niamh.
Pronunciation:/NEEV/
OriginIrish/Gaelic
MeaningBright; Radiant; Beautiful
What does Niamh mean?
Niamh is a girl name of Irish/Gaelic origin meaning "Bright; Radiant; Beautiful". Niamh means 'radiant' — reflecting the brightness of God's glory. Moses' face shone after encountering God, and believers are called to reflect that same glory.
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What does Niamh mean in the Bible?
Niamh means "Bright; Radiant; Beautiful" and is a name of Irish/Gaelic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Niamh means 'radiant' — reflecting the brightness of God's glory. Moses' face shone after encountering God, and believers are called to reflect that same glory. 'We all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image.'
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Niamh?
Niamh is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Bright; Radiant; Beautiful" — not because Scripture names anyone Niamh.
"We all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory."
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Which books of the Bible mention Niamh?
Niamh is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Niamh?
Niamh is the radiance that comes from encountering God — a face that shines, a life that glows with reflected glory.
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Niamh name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Niamh
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Niamh?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Niamh?
You can read every verse where Niamh appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.