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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Old woman or hag
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- KAL-yəkh
Cailleach (pronounced KAL-yəkh) is an Irish name that means "old woman" or "hag." It is a distinctive, strongly Irish choice, and the pronunciation is worth practicing if you plan to use it, since the spelling doesn't give it away.
Meaning & Origin of Cailleach
Meaning: Old woman or hag.
Origin: Irish.
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Cailleach
KAL-yəkh
Popularity of Cailleach
Cailleach does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Cailleach mean?
Old woman or hag. (Source: Wikipedia)
How do you pronounce Cailleach?
Cailleach is pronounced KAL-yəkh.
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