Meanings
proper noun
alternative Cathán · alternative Catháin
- A male given name.
- A female given name.
- A surname transferred from the nickname.
Origin
Cathán, from Old Irish cath, combined with a diminutive suffix.
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Cite this entry
APA
Cathain. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cathain
MLA
“Cathain.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cathain. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Cathain,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cathain.
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