Meaning & origin
What it means
Cahalane goes back to Irish Ó Cathaláin, meaning “descendant of Cathalán.”
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How it developed
In English usage, Cahalane as a surname developed from Cathal. In English usage, Cahalane as a surname developed from Ó Cathaláin.
Cahalane’s family of names
In English usage, Cahalane as a surname developed from Cathal. In English usage, Cahalane as a surname developed from the Irish form Ó Cathaláin.
The ring: across languages.
Across languages 2
Equivalents and cognates in other languages, plus older forms it grew from.
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