Cathal
/CA-thal/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Cathal is a English name meaning "Powerful in battle". The name Cathal originates from the Old Irish word 'cathal', derived from 'cath' (battle) and 'val' (rule, mighty).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic CA-thal
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as CA-thal. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Cathal
- · Cathal mac Muiredaig - King of Connacht
- · Cathal Brugha - Irish Republican revolutionary
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