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Meztli

Quick answerMeztli means "moon" and derives from Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, where it referred to the lunar deity in their cosmology.

Nahuatl · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#11,584
TrendStable
Peak year2013
Syllables2
OriginNahuatl
LanguageNahuatl
CultureAztec
ReligionAztec polytheism
Letters6
Numerology4 Chaldean 6
Global rank#11,584

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Meztli

Meztli means "moon" and derives from Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, where it referred to the lunar deity in their cosmology.

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Etymology

Meztli means "moon" and derives from Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, where it referred to the lunar deity in their cosmology. The name is used primarily in Mexico and among communities preserving Nahuatl heritage, with historical significance as the Aztec moon god was an important figure in pre-Columbian Mesoamerican religion.

Meztli currently ranks #11,584 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.

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