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Xochiquetzal

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Pronounced soh-chee-KET-sahl /ˌsoʊ.tʃiˈkɛt.sɑːl/Medium

Meaning: From the Nahuatl Xochiquetzal, 'flower-quetzal feather' (xochitl, 'flower,' + quetzalli, 'precious feather') -- the Aztec goddess of beauty, love, flowers, and the arts. A revered mythological name.Low

In 30 seconds: A goddess name: Xochiquetzal means 'flower-quetzal feather,' the Aztec goddess of beauty and flowers (said 'soh-chee-KET-sahl'). Radiant and storied.

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Origin MediumNahuatl

MeaningFrom the Nahuatl Xochiquetzal, 'flower-quetzal feather' (xochitl, 'flower,' + quetzalli, 'precious feather') -- the Aztec goddess of beauty, love, flowers, and the arts. A revered mythological name.

U.S. rank (2023)#17483 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 15

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

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History & Origin

Xochiquetzal is Nahuatl for 'flower-quetzal feather,' the name of the Aztec goddess of beauty, love, and flowers. A revered mythological name, it is very rare in the U.S. (said 'soh-chee-KET-sahl').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Extremely rare, storied, and radiant.

Did you know? Xochiquetzal is the Aztec goddess of beauty, love, flowers, and the arts -- her Nahuatl name means 'flower-quetzal feather' (xochitl, 'flower,' + quetzalli, 'precious feather'), which we note respectfully (said 'soh-chee-KET-sahl').

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Variations

XochitlXochiquetzalliXotchiquetzal

Nicknames

XochiQuetzal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xochiquetzal mean?

Xochiquetzal is the Aztec goddess of beauty, love and flowers; Nahuatl for 'flower-quetzal feather.'

How do you pronounce Xochiquetzal?

It's said soh-chee-KET-sahl /ˌsoʊ.tʃiˈkɛt.sɑːl/ -- four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Xochiquetzal a boy or girl name?

Xochiquetzal is a girl's name.

How popular is Xochiquetzal?

Xochiquetzal is an extremely rare name in the U.S.