name Uncommon
Cahill
KAH-hihl
Cahill (name) means an Irish surname. Example: “Cahill was born in County Cork.”
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An Irish surname.
"Cahill was born in County Cork."
Word Forms
Cahills plural
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Etymology
Anglicized from Irish Ó Cathail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “Cahill” mean?
The word “Cahill” means an Irish surname.
How do you pronounce “Cahill”?
“Cahill” is pronounced KAH-hihl (/ˈkɑːhɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cahill” in a sentence?
Here is “Cahill” used in a sentence: “Cahill was born in County Cork.”
What part of speech is “Cahill”?
“Cahill” is a name.
Where does the word “Cahill” come from?
The word “Cahill” comes from Irish. Anglicized from Irish Ó Cathail.
Is “Cahill” a common word?
“Cahill” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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