Aztec Baby Names
Explore our collection of baby names with Aztec origins. These names reflect the rich cultural heritage and linguistic traditions of Aztec culture.
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Yaretzi
You will always be loved
Girl
Zaniyah
Forever or always
Girl
Xochitl
flower
Girl
Xitlali
Of Citlali; Star; Aztec creator goddess
Girl
Citlali
Star
Girl
Izel
Only one; Unique
Unisex
Metztli
Aztec deity of the moon, night, and farmers
Girl
Quetzalli
Beautiful feather
Girl
Atzi
Rain
Girl
Citlalli
Star
Girl
Jatziri
Dewdrop
Girl
Zyanya
Forever, always
Girl
Tenoch
Fruit
Boy
Tlaloc
Aztec god of rain
Boy
Eztli
Blood
Girl
Erandi
Dawn
Girl
Ohtli
Road or path
Meztli
Moon
Girl
Necalli
Battle
Boy
Quetzal
Large beautiful tailfeather
Boy
Sugey
Sunlight; A desirable person with ambitious nature
Girl
Tonatiuh
Sunshine, movement of the sun; He who goes forth shining
Boy
Xitllali
Aztec moon goddess
Girl
Erendira
Smiling princess; She who smiles
Girl
Erendira
Smiling princess; She who smiles
Girl
Mayahuel
Aztec goddess of fertility, childbearing and the maguey plant
Girl
Tlalli
Land, earth
Girl
Tlalli
Land, earth
Girl
Montezuma
Lord frowns in anger
Boy
Tecuani
Beast, one who eats people; Jaguar; Tiger
Boy
Zuma
Abundance
Unisex
Zuma
Abundance
Unisex
Anacaona
Golden flower
Acalan
Narrow rowing boat, canoe
Acuecucyoticihuati
Goddess of the ocean
Ahuatzi
Small oak tree
Ahuic
Goddess of running waters, rivers, and streams
Amoxtli
Book
Amoztli
Book
Apozanolotl
Aztec goddess of purity
Atl
Water
Atlacamani
Aztec storm goddess
Atlacoya
Aztec drought goddess
Atlatl
Spear-thrower
Atlatonan
Aztec Earth goddess
Atotoztli
Queen
Ayauhteotl
Aztec goddess of mist, smoke, vanity, and fame
Azcaxochtzin
Ruler of Tepetlaoztoc
Camaxtli
Aztec god of the hunt
Chalchihuitlcue
She of the Jade Skirt; Aztec goddess of water on Earth
Chalmecacihuilt
Aztec goddess of the underworld
Chantico
Aztec fire goddess; Dweller of the house
Chel
Chalk landing place; Rainbow
Chicahua
Strong, powerful
Chiconahui
Aztec goddess of the hearth
Chimalli
Shield
Chimalma
Shield-bearer
Chipahua
Pure
Cihuatlatoque
Woman ruler
Cipactonal
Aztec god of astrology and calendars; Production of the day
Citlalee
Star
Citlalicue
Dressed in stars; Rising star
Coatl
Snake, serpent
Coatl
Snake, serpent
Coatlicue
Mother of all Aztec gods
Coaxoch
Serpent flower
Coyotl
Coyote
Cozcatl
Jewel
Cualli
Good
Guatemoc
Descending eagle, one who has
Huitzilin
Hummingbird
Huixtocihuatl
Aztec goddess of fertility and salt water
Ichtaca
Secret
Ichtacka
Secret
Icnoyotl
Friendship
Ilhicamina
Hunter of the sky, he who shoots arrows at the sky
Ilhuicatl
Sky
Itotia
Dance
Itzli
Obsidian
Itzpapalotl
Obsidian butterfly
Ixtli
Face
Kauitl
Time
Matlalihuitl
Blue-green feather
Mazatl
Deer
Milintica
He waves fire
Miyaoaxochitl
Maize tassel flower
Necahual
Survivor
Nenetl
Doll
Nochehuatl
Constant, consistent
Omecihuatl
Aztec goddess of duality and creation
Patli
Medicine or healing
Quetzalxochitl
Queen; Precious flower; Large beautiful tail feather
Sanse
Unique
Siuapilli
Princess
Siuapilli
Princess
Tezcacoatl
Serpent king
Tezcacoatl
Serpent king
Tlacelel
Greatest hero; Man of strong emotions
Tlachinolli
Fire
Tlanextic
Light of dawn
About Aztec Names
Aztec names have a rich history and cultural significance. They often reflect the values, traditions, and linguistic characteristics of Aztec culture. Choosing a Aztec name for your child can be a wonderful way to honor your heritage or express your appreciation for Aztec culture.
Naming Tips
- Research the meaning and cultural significance of Aztec names
- Consider the pronunciation and potential nicknames
- Think about how the name might be perceived in different cultural contexts
- Check for any historical or literary associations with the name
- Consult with native speakers or cultural experts if you're unsure about a name's usage or connotations