Mayan Names
Mayan names are used by the Maya people of Mexico and Central America.
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10Balam is a masculine given name of Mayan origin, meaning "jaguar" in various Mayan languages, including Yucatec Maya (báalam) and K'iche' Maya (balam). The jaguar held great symbolic importance in Mesoamerican cultures,...
Itzamna (or Itzamná) is a central deity in Classic and Postclassic Maya mythology, often regarded as an upper god and creator deity who resided in the sky. The name derives from Classic Maya itzam, an element found in th...
Itzel is a feminine name of Mayan origin, closely associated with ancient Maya culture. Its meaning is uncertain, but it is thought to derive from the Classic Maya word itz, which can mean "resin, nectar, dew, liquid, or...
Ixchel is the ancient Maya goddess of midwifery, medicine, and childbirth, and her name is also used as a given name, particularly in contemporary times. Etymologically, it likely derives from Classic Maya ix "lady" and...
EtymologyNicte is a feminine name of Mayan origin, derived from the Yucatec Maya word nikte', meaning "flower" or more specifically "plumeria flower." The name is composed of two Classic Maya elements: nich meaning "flow...
Sacnicte is a feminine name of Mayan origin, meaning "white plumeria flower" from Yucatec Maya sak (white) and nikte' (plumeria flower). In Mayan languages, compound names naming floral elements are common, reflecting th...
Sacnite is a variant of Sacnicte, a feminine given name of Mayan origin. The name is derived from Yucatec Maya sak meaning "white" and nikte' meaning "plumeria flower", thus collectively interpreted as "white plumeria fl...
Yatzil is a feminine name of Mayan origin, derived from the Yucatec Maya word meaning "love, mercy, charity." It reflects virtues highly valued in Maya culture, emphasizing compassion and generosity. The name is part of...
Yaxkin is a feminine name of Mayan origin, derived from the Classical Maya term Yaxk'in, which designates the seventh month in the traditional Maya calendar. The name is composed of two elements: yax, meaning "green, fir...
Zazil is a female given name of Mayan origin, particularly from the Yucatec Maya language. It means "clear, light, clarity" in Yucatec Maya, evoking qualities of brightness and translucence. Historical Significance Zazil...