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Zitlaly
How to Pronounce Zitlaly
Pronounced seet-LAH-lee /sitˈlɑ.li/Medium
Meaning: Zitlaly is a spelling of Citlali, from the Nahuatl word citlalli, 'star', an indigenous Mexican name.Medium
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History & Origin
Zitlaly is a variant spelling of Citlali, from the Nahuatl word citlalli, meaning 'star'. It is a genuine indigenous name of Mexico, part of a broader reclaiming of Nahuatl heritage names in recent decades; the Z- and -y spelling reflects how the name is often written in the United States.
In the United States the name has been used chiefly in Mexican-American families, appearing from the 1990s and cresting around 2004. It is a heritage name carrying real indigenous meaning, most familiar where Mexican naming traditions are honored.
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What does the name Zitlaly mean?
Zitlaly is a variant of Citlali, from the Nahuatl word for 'star'.
How do you pronounce Zitlaly?
It's said seet-LAH-lee /sitˈlɑ.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Zitlaly a boy or girl name?
Zitlaly is used as a girl's name in Mexican and Mexican-American families.
How popular is Zitlaly?
Zitlaly is an uncommon heritage name, familiar mainly in Mexican-American families.