Nayarit
Náhuatl · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Nayarit
Nayarit derives from the Náhuatl word "nayar," referring to a type of plant or possibly meaning "surrounded by water," reflecting Mesoamerican linguistic roots.
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Etymology
Nayarit derives from the Náhuatl word "nayar," referring to a type of plant or possibly meaning "surrounded by water," reflecting Mesoamerican linguistic roots. The name is primarily used in Mexican culture and has no specific religious association; it is best known as the name of a state in western Mexico established in 1917, named after the indigenous Nayar people who inhabited the region.
Nayarit currently ranks #13,918 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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