Itzell
Nahuatl · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Itzell
The name 'Itzell' is a modern variant of the Nahuatl name 'Itzel', meaning "rainbow lady" or "rainbow," derived from the Nahuatl word *itzel* (obsidian or rainbow).
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Etymology
The name 'Itzell' is a modern variant of the Nahuatl name 'Itzel', meaning "rainbow lady" or "rainbow," derived from the Nahuatl word *itzel* (obsidian or rainbow). It is primarily used in Mexican and Central American cultures, often within families of Indigenous or mestizo heritage, and has no specific religious association, though it gained popularity in the late 20th century as a revival of pre-Columbian naming traditions.
Itzell currently ranks #7,637 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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