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Metztli
Pronounced METS-tlee /ˈmets.tli/Medium
Meaning: Metztli is the Nahuatl word for 'moon' and the name of the Aztec moon deity, honored in Mexica tradition. Used as a given name in Mexico and among Nahua families; it is applied to both boys and girls, and we note that.Medium
History & Origin
Metztli is the Nahuatl word for 'moon' and the name of the moon deity of the Mexica (Aztec) world, whose place in the calendar and in the great cycles of myth was central. Nahuatl names have been reclaimed by many families in Mexico and the U.S. as an act of heritage, and Metztli is among the most loved. It is given to boys and girls alike, which we note; the deity we note with respect, not as decoration (said 'METS-tlee').
It appears rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, luminous, and rooted in Nahua tradition.
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What does the name Metztli mean?
Metztli is the Nahuatl word for 'moon' and the name of the Aztec moon deity.
How do you pronounce Metztli?
It's said METS-tlee /ˈmets.tli/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Metztli a boy or girl name?
Here Metztli is used as a boy's name; it is given to boys and girls alike, which we note.
How popular is Metztli?
Metztli is a rare name for boys in the U.S.