Origin, Meaning, And History Of Niam
Niam is a feminine name that derives from the old Irish variant of Niamh meaning radiant or bright.
In the Fianna Cycle of Irish mythology, Niamh or Niam is Oisn’s, the son of Fionn mac Cumhail’s, lover or spouse. In the legend of Niamh the Golden-headed or Golden-haired Niamh, was a supernatural being who abducted Oisin and took him to live with her in her realm called the Land of Youth. With Oisn, she gave birth to two sons and a girl. After more than 300 years of cohabitation, Oisn was unwillingly allowed to visit Ireland by Niamh, who imposed a taboo on him not to touch the ground there. After he broke this taboo, he turned old and was unable to visit Niamh ever again. In contrast, Niamh was a mortal princess of Munster in the medieval adaptation who fled to Ulster with Oisin as her father’s army closed in on them. The legend of this story was adapted by the famous Irish writer William Butler Yeats in his poem The Wanderings of Oisin, published in 1889.
Some popular variants of the name in other languages and cultures are Nia, Niamh, Neve, Nieve, Neave, Neaveh, and Neeve.
The name is also popular in the fictional world. Niam is the wife of the titular male protagonist Slaine Mac Roth from the comic seriesSlain. This comic is a fantasy-action story based on the ancient Celtic myths and folktales written by Pat Mills. Another character bearing the moniker is Dr. Niam Donoghue from the popular TV seriesDoctors, played by Jessica Regan. She is described as a general practitioner with a sincere and compassionate heart. Niamh is also the name of a fictional character from the fantasy novelSon of the Shadowsby Juliet Marillier. Niam is described as the eldest child of Red and Sorcha and her sibling Liadan who is the major protagonist of the story.
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Famous People With The Name Niam
- Niamh KavanaghIrish singer, known for winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1993
- Niamh AlgarIrish actress, nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Calm with Horses
- Niamh WilsonCanadian film and television actress known for her movies like Saw III, Saw V and TV series like Debra and Degrassi: The Next Generation
- Niamh BlackshawEnglish actress, known for her performances in Coronation Street and nominated for the Best Newcomer at the Inside Soap Awards for the soap opera Hollyoaks
Niam On The Popularity Chart
Let us study the data provided by the Social Security Administration to understand the popularity of Niam over the years. Continue reading for more information on it over the years.
Popularity Over Time
我们可以看到popularit从给定的图表y of the name has spiked in the last decade. As of 2021, 169 babies per million shared the title.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
After ranking a low of 31126 position on the chart during 2007, the name has consolidated over the last decade to be ranked at 18708 as of 2021.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Niam
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Names With Same Meaning As Niam
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Niam?
The name Niam means sweetened, satisfied, sugary, comfortable.
2. What is the origin of the name Niam?
Niam has an Arabic origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Niam?
Niam is pronounced as ney-um.
