Cathain

See also: cathain

English

Alternative forms

Cathán
Catháin

Etymology

Cathán, from Gaulish. Cognate with Proto-Celtic *cath (“battle”), combined with a diminutive suffix.

Proper noun

Cathain

A male given name
A female given name
A surname.

Derived terms

Ó Catháin: "descendant of Cathán" (Irish).
MacCatháin: "descendant of Cathán" (Scottish).
Keane: "courageous warrior".

See also

Cain/Kane

Anagrams

Chai Nat, Chainat, Ithacan, acanthi, ain'tcha, aintcha, tachina

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