Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 02, 2024

Yaotl

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Origin: Aztec

Meaning: Warrior

A heroic appellation for your little champion, Yaotl is a studly choice. Yaotl is a masculine Nahuatl name meaning “warrior” and an epithet of a major Aztec god called Tezcatlipoca. This revered deity used to appear at crossroads to challenge warriors and would reward virtuous behavior. Yaotl features in the Mexican-American streaming series Onyx Equinox as a jaguar-like emissary of Tezcatlipoca who accompanies the protagonist Izel. With its assertive nature and lofty air, Yaotl offers baby a remarkable title brimming with mythological charm.

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