Irish Baby Name · Boy

Cathaír

Pronounced: KAH-heer

Meaning: Battle-king, warrior

About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Cahir, Charles
Variants
Cathaoir
Stronghold region
Leinster

Overview

Borne by Cathaír Mór, legendary High King of Ireland and ancestor of the Leinstermen in Irish genealogical tradition.

The story behind Cathaír

Cathaír Mór's testament — his deathbed division of Ireland among his sons — is one of the great early Irish wisdom-texts.

Mythology & legend

Same as Cathaoir; ancestor of the Leinster dynasties.

Did you know?

An older spelling of Cathaoir, the legendary High King.

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