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Cathal

KAH-hul

/ˈkɑːhʊl/

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Syllable breakdown

cathal

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Irish Gaelic (Ireland)
Meaning
Battle rule; strong in battle
Gender
male

Pronunciation tips

'Th' in the middle of Irish words is often silent or nearly so; pronounced 'CAH-hul'

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