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Origin: Mexican

Meaning: I do not understand you

If you're looking for a bold name that honors baby's Mexican heritage, meet Yucatan. This masculine moniker is shared with a region of Mexico along the Yucatán Peninsula. Tourists from far and wide travel there to explore its Mayan ruins and limestone caves. As for its etymology, Yucatan is said to derive from a misunderstanding. According to legend, a Spanish conquistador arrived in the region and asked the indigenous people where he was. They responded with "I do not understand you," which sounded a lot like Yucatan. So, let Yucatan be the name that beckons your little one to embark on a lifetime of exploration!