Find out how popular the first name Jitzel has been for the last 9 years (from 2007 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jitzel by gender

Based on the last 9 years of data, Jitzel is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jitzel.

The history of the first name Jitzel

The name Jitzel is believed to have originated from the Nahuatl language spoken by the Aztec people of central Mexico. Nahuatl was the language of the Aztec Empire, which flourished from the 14th to the 16th century in what is now Mexico. The name Jitzel is likely derived from the Nahuatl word "xictli," which means "navel" or "center."

In Aztec culture, the navel was considered the center of the body and a symbol of life and fertility. Names related to body parts or natural elements were common among the Aztecs. The name Jitzel may have been given to children as a way to honor the importance of life and fertility in their culture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jitzel can be found in the Codex Mendoza, a 16th-century Aztec codex that documented the history, culture, and customs of the Aztec people. The name is listed among the names of various Aztec individuals, suggesting its use during that time period.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jitzel. One of the earliest known was Jitzel Tetzauhcuicatl, a 15th-century Aztec poet and philosopher whose works were preserved in the Cantares Mexicanos, a collection of Nahuatl poetry.

In the 17th century, Jitzel Xolotl was a prominent figure in the Nahua community of Tlaxcala, Mexico. She was known for her activism and advocacy for the rights of indigenous people during the Spanish colonial period.

In the late 19th century, Jitzel Cuauhtémoc was a Mexican artist and painter who specialized in depictions of Aztec culture and mythology. Her works helped to preserve and celebrate the rich heritage of her ancestors.

In the 20th century, Jitzel Quetzalcoatl was a Mexican writer and activist who played a significant role in the Chicano Movement, advocating for the rights of Mexican Americans in the United States.

Another notable figure was Jitzel Malintzin, a 20th-century Mexican anthropologist and scholar who dedicated her life to studying and preserving the Nahuatl language and Aztec cultural traditions.

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