Ó Cathaláin
Irish
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Ó (“grandchild, descendant”) + the personal name Cathalán, a diminutive of Old Irish Cathal itself from Proto-Celtic *Katuwalos (“strong in battle”).
Proper noun
[edit]Ó Cathaláin m (genitive Uí Chathaláin)
- a male surname originating as a patronymic, feminine equivalent Ní Chathaláin
Descendants
[edit]- English: O'Culhane
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