What is the Celtic word for girl?

There isn't a single Celtic word for "girl." The Celtic languages, like Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, and Breton, are distinct languages with their own specific words for "girl."

Here are some examples:

* Irish: cailín (pronounced "kal-leen")

* Scottish Gaelic: caileag (pronounced "kal-eg")

* Welsh: merch (pronounced "merkh")

* Breton: plac'h (pronounced "plahk")

The word "girl" in English is derived from the Old English word "gyrl," which has connections to the Germanic root "gēr" meaning "spear" or "warrior." This might seem strange, but it likely reflects a cultural association of youth with potential and strength.