Tekila
Nahuatl · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Tekila
Tekila is a variant spelling of Tequila, derived from Nahuatl (Aztec) origins, with the root possibly connected to "tequitqui" meaning "worker" or referencing the agave plant and the town of Tequila in Mexico.
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Etymology
Tekila is a variant spelling of Tequila, derived from Nahuatl (Aztec) origins, with the root possibly connected to "tequitqui" meaning "worker" or referencing the agave plant and the town of Tequila in Mexico. The name is primarily used in Latin American and Hispanic cultures, with modern usage often influenced by the association with the Mexican spirit, though historical context as a given name is limited compared to its prominence as a place and product name.
Tekila currently ranks #12,238 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.
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