What origin is the name Nighean?

Nighean comes from Scottish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Nighean?

Names from the same scottish tradition pair naturally with Nighean — for example Rory, Malcolm, Lennox. You can browse more on our scottish names page.

Nighean

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nighean

Nighean

Girl

Scottish

2 syllables

Nighean is a Scottish girl's name meaning "Young woman.".

Parents who choose Nighean pick a girl name from the Scottish tradition, meaning "Young woman.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Scottish
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Young woman.

Popularity

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What does Nighean mean?

Nighean is a girl name of Scottish origin meaning "Young woman.".

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