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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Battle rule / mighty in battle
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KAH-hul
Cathal is an Irish boy's name, pronounced KAH-hul, that carries the meaning "battle rule" or "mighty in battle." It's a strong pick for parents drawn to names with an adventurous, unmistakably rooted feel rather than something soft or trendy. If you're after a name that sounds bold every time you say it, Cathal delivers that in just two syllables.
Meaning & Origin of Cathal
Meaning: Battle rule / mighty in battle.
Origin: Irish.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Cathal
KAH-hulIPA /ˈkɑːhəl/
Popularity of Cathal
Cathal 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.
Names Like Cathal
These names share Cathal’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Cathal mean?
Battle rule / mighty in battle. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Cathal?
Cathal is pronounced KAH-hul (IPA: /ˈkɑːhəl/).
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