Find out how popular the first name Meztli has been for the last 29 years (from 1995 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Meztli by gender

Based on the last 29 years of data, Meztli is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 10 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Meztli.

The history of the first name Meztli

The given name Meztli has its origins in the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztec people of ancient Mexico. Nahuatl was the primary language of the Aztec Empire, which flourished from the 14th to the 16th century in what is now central Mexico.

Meztli is derived from the Nahuatl word "metztli," which means "moon." The name is believed to have been given to children born under a significant lunar phase or during a significant moon cycle. In Aztec mythology, the moon played a significant role, and various deities were associated with it.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Meztli can be found in the Codex Mendoza, a 16th-century Aztec codex that documented various aspects of Aztec life, including names and their meanings. The name Meztli is mentioned in the context of naming practices and its association with the moon.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Meztli. One of the earliest recorded was Meztli Cuauhtlequetzqui, a 15th-century Aztec warrior and military leader who served under the Aztec ruler Moctezuma I.

Another notable figure was Meztli Chalchiuhtlicue, a 16th-century Aztec noblewoman who was a prominent figure in the court of Moctezuma II, the last Aztec emperor before the Spanish conquest.

In more recent times, Meztli Rodríguez Montemayor (1926-2017) was a Mexican anthropologist and academic who made significant contributions to the study of indigenous cultures in Mexico.

Meztli Flores (born 1983) is a contemporary Mexican actress and singer known for her work in telenovelas and films.

Meztli Luz García (born 1995) is a Mexican professional boxer who has won several championships in her weight class.

While the name Meztli is not as common today as it once was among the Aztec people, it remains a powerful reminder of the rich cultural heritage of ancient Mexico and the significance of the moon in Aztec mythology and cosmology.

Data source

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