Nia

Meaning & origin

The female first name Nia originates from Welsh and means "radiant" or "shining". It is a shortened form of the name Antonia and therefore also has a Latin origin. Nia is not very common in Germany, but is more popular in other countries such as the USA or Great Britain. In Welsh mythology, Nia is also the name of a goddess associated with beauty and creativity.

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