Quetzaly
Nahuatl · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Quetzaly
Quetzaly derives from Nahuatl "quetzalli," meaning the sacred quetzal bird or precious feather, symbolizing beauty and divinity in Aztec cosmology.
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Etymology
Quetzaly derives from Nahuatl "quetzalli," meaning the sacred quetzal bird or precious feather, symbolizing beauty and divinity in Aztec cosmology. The name is used primarily in Mexico and Latin American communities with indigenous heritage, reflecting a modern adoption of pre-Columbian Aztec naming traditions.
Quetzaly currently ranks #4,636 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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