Mictlan
Nahuatl · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Mictlan
Mictlan derives from Nahuatl *mictli* (death) and *tlan* (place of), meaning "place of the dead" or the underworld.
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Etymology
Mictlan derives from Nahuatl *mictli* (death) and *tlan* (place of), meaning "place of the dead" or the underworld. It originates from Aztec mythology and remains primarily used in Mesoamerican cultural and academic contexts, with limited adoption as a modern given name outside indigenous communities.
Mictlan currently ranks #13,254 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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