Find out how popular the first name Chiquana has been for the last 1 years (from 1979 to 1979) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Chiquana by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Chiquana is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1979, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Chiquana.

The history of the first name Chiquana

The given name Chiquana has its origins in the Mesoamerican region, specifically the indigenous cultures of Mexico and Central America. It is derived from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs and other Nahua peoples.

The name Chiquana is believed to be a combination of two Nahuatl words: "chic" meaning small or little, and "quani" meaning to eat or consume. Thus, the name Chiquana could be interpreted as "little eater" or "small consumer."

In pre-Columbian times, the name may have been given to children born during periods of famine or scarcity, or it may have simply referred to a child with a small appetite or slender stature.

There are no known historical references to the name Chiquana in ancient texts or religious scriptures from the region. However, it is likely that the name was in use among the indigenous populations before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Chiquana are found in Spanish colonial records from the 17th and 18th centuries, as the name was adopted by some Mestizo and Spanish populations in New Spain (present-day Mexico).

One notable person with the name Chiquana was Chiquana Beltran (1732-1805), a Mexican-born woman who was one of the first female landowners in what is now the state of Texas. She received a land grant from the Spanish authorities in 1779.

Another historical figure was Chiquana Morales (1804-1887), a Mexican revolutionary who fought alongside her husband in the Mexican War of Independence against Spain in the early 19th century.

In the 19th century, Chiquana Gonzalez (1822-1898) was a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in Mexico. She established several schools for girls and campaigned for equal educational opportunities.

Chiquana Soto (1875-1941) was a Mexican artist and painter known for her vibrant depictions of Indigenous life and culture in the early 20th century.

Lastly, Chiquana Ramirez (1897-1972) was a Mexican-American civil rights activist and labor organizer who fought for better working conditions and fair wages for migrant farm workers in the southwestern United States.

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