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Aquetzali

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Pronounced ah-ket-SAH-lee /ɑː.kɛtˈsɑː.li/Medium

Meaning: A Nahuatl compound of atl ('water') and quetzalli ('quetzal feather; something precious'), usually read 'precious water' or 'water like a quetzal feather'. Used in Mexico as a heritage name.Low

In 30 seconds: Nahuatl and luminous: Aquetzali joins atl ('water') with quetzalli ('precious feather') — 'precious water' (said 'ah-ket-SAH-lee').
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Origin MediumNahuatl
MeaningA Nahuatl compound of atl ('water') and quetzalli ('quetzal feather; something precious'), usually read 'precious water' or 'water like a quetzal feather'. Used in Mexico as a heritage name.
U.S. rank (2024)#13595 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 16

History & Origin

Aquetzali is built from Nahuatl atl, 'water', and quetzalli, the quetzal's prized green plume and a word for anything precious. Nahuatl heritage names have seen a strong revival in Mexico, and this is one of them — noted with respect (said 'ah-ket-SAH-lee').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, luminous, and rooted in Mexico's Indigenous heritage.

Did you know? In Nahuatl, quetzalli named the shimmering green tail feathers of the quetzal bird — and by extension anything precious. Aquetzali sets that word beside atl, 'water', which we note respectfully (said 'ah-ket-SAH-lee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Aquetzali — Nahuatl atl + quetzalli; heritage name

Variations

AquetzalliAtzeliQuetzali

Nicknames

QuetziZaliAqui

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aquetzali mean?

It joins Nahuatl atl ('water') and quetzalli ('quetzal feather; something precious') — usually read 'precious water'.

How do you pronounce Aquetzali?

It's said ah-ket-SAH-lee — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Aquetzali a boy or girl name?

Aquetzali is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Aquetzali?

Aquetzali is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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