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Cathal

This name is derived from Old Irish cath "battle" and fal "rule".

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Cathal is a boy name.

Pronunciation: Irish /ˈka.həlˠ/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationIrish /ˈka.həlˠ/
Language familyIrish

Meaning and history

This name is derived from Old Irish cath "battle" and fal "rule". This was the name of a 7th-century Irish saint. It was also borne by several Irish kings. It has sometimes been Anglicized as Charles.

Notes and context

Usage: irish, old irish

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