Aztec Submitted Place Names

These names were used in the Aztec Empire.
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Acalan (Other) Aztec
Acalan is a masculine name of Aztec origin that means "narrow rowing boat" or "canoe," making it an excellent option for your adventurous little one. With connotations of serenity, athleticism, and a deep connection to nature, it is a striking option that celebrates baby's heritage... [more]
Atlatonin (Other) Aztec
A feminine name of Aztec origin, Atlatonan is borne by the Aztec goddess of the Earth. In Mexica mythology, Atlatonan is one of the four wives of Tezcatlipoca—a revered god associated with many concepts, such as the night sky and jaguars... [more]
Aztlan (Other & Settlement) Aztec and Toltec Mythology, Aztec
From the very name of the mythical homeland of the Aztec peoples. Etymology uncertain, often said to mean "place of the herons", from Nahuatl aztatl "heron, snowy egret" and the locative suffix -tlan, though this doesn’t fit Nahuatl morphology... [more]
Chicomoztoc (Settlement & Other) Nahuatl, Aztec
From Nahuatl chicome (“seven”), oztotl (“cave”), and -c (“place”).
Cipactonal (Other) Aztec
Cipactonal was the Aztec god of astrology and calendars. In Nahuatl, the word can also mean production of the day.
Cozcatl (Other) Aztec
Cozcatl is a masculine name that means “jewel” in the Nahuatl language. Of Aztec origin.
Mictlan (Settlement) Aztec, Aztec and Toltec Mythology
Meaning ‘underworld’ in Aztec.
Omeyocan (Settlement) Aztec, Aztec and Toltec Mythology
It means "the place of duality." The word is composed of ōme ('two') and -yō (suffix for abstractions), which gives ōmeyōtl or duality; and -cān (place).
Tetzcohco (Settlement) Aztec
Original Nahuatl form of Texcoco.
Xipilli (Other) Aztec
Xipilli is a masculine name of Aztec origin, meaning “jeweled prince”. Xipilli’s roots are difficult to unearth. However, one source references a warrior with this name who fought in the Fall of Tenochtitlan in 1521.
Zolin (Other) Aztec
Zolin is a boy's name with Aztec roots that means "quail."