Irish boy name
Cumhall Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Cumhall means of uncertain meaning; father of fionn mac cumhaill. Old Irish name of the father of Fionn mac Cumhaill, of uncertain meaning.
Cumhall is the leader of the Fianna and the father of Fionn mac Cumhaill, killed in battle by Goll mac Morna before his son was born. His death sets the great Fenian story in motion, as Fionn is raised in secret and later takes his place at the head of the band. The name is also written Cumall. Cumhall is rare as a first name. It has a soft, solid sound and a clear link to the central family of the Fenian Cycle.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Cumhall
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Cumhall popularity: Ireland vs the US
Cumhall does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cumhall mean?
Cumhall means "of uncertain meaning; father of fionn mac cumhaill". Old Irish name of the father of Fionn mac Cumhaill, of uncertain meaning.
How do you pronounce Cumhall?
Cumhall is pronounced KOO-al.
What is the origin of Cumhall?
Cumhall is of Irish origin. Old Irish name of the father of Fionn mac Cumhaill, of uncertain meaning.