Ketzalli
Nahuatl · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ketzalli
Ketzalli derives from Nahuatl *quetzalli*, meaning "precious feather" or "quetzal feather," referencing the iridescent tail feathers of the sacred quetzal bird.
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Etymology
Ketzalli derives from Nahuatl *quetzalli*, meaning "precious feather" or "quetzal feather," referencing the iridescent tail feathers of the sacred quetzal bird. The name carries deep significance in Aztec and Mesoamerican cultures, where quetzal feathers symbolized wealth, divine power, and were reserved for nobility and religious ceremonies.
Ketzalli currently ranks #18,657 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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