How have Nahuatl baby names evolved or changed over time, and what factors have influenced this?

The Spanish conquest significantly influenced the Nahuatl language, which resulted in the extensive usage of Spanish loanwords in Nahuatl over the years (4).

What Nahuatl names mean star?

Citlalic and Citlalee are examples of Nahuatl names that mean star. You can use these unique names for your baby and watch them shine.

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6 Nahuatl Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With N

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Necalli	Boy	Fight; War place; Competition; Contest
Namacuix	Boy	King
Necuametl	Boy	King
Nezahualcoyotl	Boy	The fasting coyote; Name of a Texcoco king
Nezahualpilli	Boy	A prince who fasts
Nopaltzin	Boy	A consistent man