blood relationship
Niece
Niece
Definition
A niece is the daughter of your sibling (or sometimes of your sibling-in-law).
How the relationship works
From you, move sideways to a sibling, then down one generation.
Example path
Niece/nephew
Path: You → Brother → Daughter
Your sibling's descendant is your niece/nephew line.
Frequently confused with
- Cousin's child