Which Aztec names mean heart?

Some Aztec names that are associated with the meaning ‘heart’ include names such as Xochiyotl, meaning ‘heart of a gentle flower,’ Yoloxochitl meaning ‘heart flower,’ Tepēyōllōtl meaning ‘heart of the mountains,’ and Yolotli or Yollotl meaning ‘heart’ or ‘life.’

Are there any traditional Aztec naming ceremonies for babies?

According to ancient Aztec texts, on the fourth day after the baby is born, a ceremony is held before dawn, attended by the parents and kin of the infant. It involves the child’s exposure to water and sunlight, summoning the power of these elements to protect the child and shape their future. Once the ceremony is completed, the baby is assigned a name depending on the day and time of birth (1).

What are some common themes in Aztec baby names?

Aztec babies sometimes have two names. One is called a calendar name and taken from the day of their birth, and the second is a personal name. Cultural and religious concepts usually inspire this personal name, along with behavioral attributes and natural elements highly valued by the Aztecs, such as animals and the elements.

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22 Aztec Baby Names Meaning, Starting With X

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Xochilt	Girl	A variant of Xochil; Flower.
Xochiquetzal	Girl	Most beautiful flower
Xochil	Girl	Flower
Xitllali	Girl	Goddess of the moon
Xicohtencatl	Boy	Angry bumblebee
Xihuitl	Boy	comet
Xilonen	Girl	Hairy one
Xiloxoch	Girl	Calliandra
Xipil	Boy	Noble one; Of Fire
Xipilli	Boy	Jeweled prince

Xiuhcoatl	Girl	Comet
Xiuhtonal	Girl	Precious light
Xiutecuhtli	Boy	Gentleman of the fire
Xochicotzin	Girl	Fire serpent
Xochipilli	Boy	Flower prince
Xochitl	Boy	Flower
Xochiyotl	Girl	Heart of a gentle flower
Xoco	Girl	Youngest sister
Xocotzin	Girl	Youngest daughter
Xocoyotl	Girl	Youngest child

Xolotl	Boy	Precious twin
Xolo	Unisex	God's dog

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