Meztli
Nahuatl · Girl · 2 syllables
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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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