Itsel
Nahuatl · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Itsel
The given name 'Itsel' is a variant of the Spanish name 'Itzel', derived from the Nahuatl word *itzel* meaning "rainbow lady" or "dewdrop," often interpreted as "unique" or "precious." It is primarily used in Mexican and Central American cultures, particularly among people of Nahua heritage, with no specific religious affiliation, though it may appear in secular or Catholic contexts.
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Etymology
The given name 'Itsel' is a variant of the Spanish name 'Itzel', derived from the Nahuatl word *itzel* meaning "rainbow lady" or "dewdrop," often interpreted as "unique" or "precious." It is primarily used in Mexican and Central American cultures, particularly among people of Nahua heritage, with no specific religious affiliation, though it may appear in secular or Catholic contexts.
Itsel currently ranks #17,842 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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