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Origin, Meaning, And History of Itzel
The name Itzel is of Mayan origin and stands for ‘dew,’ ‘nectar,’ or ‘rainbow goddess.’ The name has significance in other religions too. For example, it is also derived from the Biblical Greek name Elisábet (Ελισάβετ) and a Hebrew name Elisheva (‘ĕlı̂ysheba’), which are composed of two elements. The word ʾēl means ‘God, the God of Israel,’ and sh’vu’a (sh-b-ʿ) means ‘oath.’ The name together refers to ‘my God is an oath’ or ‘my God is abundance.’
Itzel is a variant of Ixchel or Ix Chel, known as the Mayan Goddess of the Moon, love, and medicine. She was the wife of the Sun God and is represented as being accompanied by a rabbit. The name also means earth-related fertility because the moon’s cycles determine planting and harvesting periods, also associated with the Mayan rain god, Chaac.
Rooted in the Mayan language, the name Itzel bears its name from the ancient Mayans, the indigenous people of Central America who established their civilization before Christ. They are the Mesoamerican people known for their ancient temples and glyphs. In addition, they are known for their cultural features like arts, architecture, mathematics, astronomy, and spiritual beliefs.
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Famous People With The Name Itzel
- Itzel González RodríguezMexican footballer for Liga MX Femenil side Club América and the Mexico women’s national team
- Itzel RezaMexican sprinter who competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta
- Itzel Sarahí Ríos de la MoraMexican politician served as Senator of the LXII Legislature of the Mexican Congress
- Itzel Adilene Manjarrez BastidasMexican taekwondo practitioner, competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics
- Natacha ItzelAmerican actress and producer known for her role in “The Dunwich Horror”
Itzel On The Popularity Chart
Itzel as a name first appeared in the US in 1977; since then, it has been gaining popularity. Its popularity rose significantly in the late 1990s, according to the SSA data, as shown in the graph.
Popularity Over Time
As represented in the graph, Itzel steadily rose in popularity from the 1990s and peaked in 2005 when 975 babies per million were named Itzel. However, it experienced some fluctuations since then, and the number dropped to 545 babies per million in 2021.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Itzel gradually improved its ranking from the 1990s and improved as the years progressed. Check the graph for more details.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Itzel
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