Beala
/ˈbeɪ.lə/noun
A term used in some Celtic languages meaning 'road' or 'way'.
Did you know?In ancient Celtic cultures, the paths known as 'beala' were often thought to be imbued with spiritual significance, guiding souls in their journeys beyond the physical realm.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Celtic
PC
*bēlā
“to carry; to go, to lead.”
Old Irish
OI
bóthar
“a way, a road.”
Middle Welsh
MW
beil
“a path, a way.”
Modern Irish
MI
bealach
“a pass, a way.”
Modern Scottish Gaelic
MSG
bealaidh
“a way, a path.”