Nia how is it pronounced?

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nappyaddict · 31/10/2008 23:29

Apparently it is the welsh version of Niamh so is it pronounced Nee-uv like Niamh or Nigh-ah which is what I always though?

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justgotbfp · 31/10/2008 23:31

here it is said Knee-ah

SneakerPimp · 31/10/2008 23:32

Nee-a

like tia maria,

but with a N

asdmumandteacher · 31/10/2008 23:33

Nee-a

llareggub · 31/10/2008 23:36

My niece is called Nia. We pronounce it Knee-ah

DippyDora · 31/10/2008 23:36

Nee-a

hatrickortreat · 31/10/2008 23:37

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MUM23ASD · 31/10/2008 23:38

my neighbour is welsh- she is called Nia.... and pronounces it NEE-UGH (She speaks alot of welsh too...so guess this is a 'welsh' way of saying it?) It may vary in south wales- where less welsh spoken

Lonnie · 01/11/2008 00:15

Oh I love that name but dh wouldn't hear of it but ohh it is SOOOOOO PRETTY (also love zia)

Cauldronfrau · 01/11/2008 00:21

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nickeldime · 02/11/2008 15:49

NIYah - you can hear the mp3 pronunciation at this page: pronunciation of baby name Nia

Grammaticus · 02/11/2008 15:54

same as "near"

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