Itxel
Basque · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Itxel
The name Itxel means "star" or "little star" and derives from the Basque word *itzar* (star) with a diminutive suffix.
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Etymology
The name Itxel means "star" or "little star" and derives from the Basque word *itzar* (star) with a diminutive suffix. It is used primarily in Basque culture and among Spanish-speaking communities, with no notable historical context beyond its modern revival as a given name.
Itxel currently ranks #16,127 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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