Malinalli
Nahuatl · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Malinalli
Malinalli means "grass" in Nahuatl, derived from the Aztec word for the plant species used in rituals and daily life.
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Etymology
Malinalli means "grass" in Nahuatl, derived from the Aztec word for the plant species used in rituals and daily life. The name is primarily associated with Aztec/Mexica culture and was famously borne by Malinche (also called La Malintzin), the indigenous woman who served as translator and advisor to Hernán Cortés during the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 16th century.
Malinalli currently ranks #14,611 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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