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Xitlaly
Pronounced seet-LAH-lee /sitˈlɑ.li/Medium
Meaning: Star; X-spelled variant of Citlali, from Nahuatl citlalli, 'star'High
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History & Origin
Xitlaly is an X-spelled variant of Citlali, from Nahuatl citlalli, 'star' — the Aztec heavens worn as a name. The X reflects both classical Nahuatl spelling habits and modern Mexican preference, part of the Indigenous-revival naming wave with Itzel and Yaretzi.
Spellings proliferate — Citlali, Citlaly, Xitlali, Xitlaly — all rare in the U.S. and proudly Mexican. A constellation of one.
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What does the name Xitlaly mean?
Xitlaly is a spelling of Citlali, from Nahuatl citlalli, meaning 'star'.
How do you pronounce Xitlaly?
It's said seet-LAH-lee /sitˈlɑ.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Xitlaly a boy or girl name?
Xitlaly is a girl's name.
How popular is Xitlaly?
Xitlaly is a rare name in the U.S., chosen by families honoring Mexican heritage.