Itzhel
Maya · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Itzhel
The name 'Itzhel' is a modern invented name, likely derived from the Mayan word "itz" meaning "dew" or "resin," and is often interpreted as "dew from heaven" or "goddess of the moon." It is primarily used in contemporary Hispanic and New Age spiritual contexts, with no significant historical or religious tradition, though it is sometimes associated with the Mayan goddess Ixchel.
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Etymology
The name 'Itzhel' is a modern invented name, likely derived from the Mayan word "itz" meaning "dew" or "resin," and is often interpreted as "dew from heaven" or "goddess of the moon." It is primarily used in contemporary Hispanic and New Age spiritual contexts, with no significant historical or religious tradition, though it is sometimes associated with the Mayan goddess Ixchel.
Itzhel currently ranks #12,006 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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