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Subject:	Re: Naomh, Niamh, Neamh....same pron'?
Author:	Aiver (Authenticated as NotBloodyLikely)
Date:	April 30, 2006 at 2:53:42 AM
Reply to:	Naomh, Niamh, Neamh....same pron'? by RainbowSerpent

Naomh can be pronounced NAYV or NEEV. This means 'saint', i.e. Naomh Padraig.

Niamh is pronounced NEEV.

And Neamh is pronounced NYAV. This is the word for 'heaven'.

Only Niamh is used as a name in Ireland. :)

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Naomh, Niamh, Neamh....same pron'? - RainbowSerpent Apr 29 2006, 10:06:55 AM
- Re: Naomh, Niamh, Neamh....same pron'? - Aiver Apr 30 2006, 2:53:42 AM
- Re: Naomh, Niamh, Neamh....same pron'? - Speranza Apr 29 2006, 10:23:29 AM

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