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Nahuatl gender-neutral baby names like Cualli (Good or a good-natured man), Ichtaca (Secret), and Mahuizoh (A glorious person) showcase the rich cultural heritage and inclusivity of Nahuatl naming traditions.

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14 Nahuatl Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With I

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Last Updated on Oct 3, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Izel	Girl	Unique; Delicate; God contends; A river in Russia
Isela	Girl	Alone; Unique
Isella	Girl	My God is an oath; Alone; Unique; Hostage; Pledge; Famous in battle; Sea of bitterness; Beloved
Isel	Unisex	Unique; Distinctive; Alone
Iccauhtli	Boy	A younger brother
Ichtaca	Unisex	Secret
Icnoyotl	Unisex	Friendship
Ihuicatl	Unisex	Sky
Ilhikamina	Boy	He who shoots arrows at the sky; The name of a great Mexican king
Ilhuitl	Unisex	Day

Itotia	Unisex	Dance
Iuitl	Unisex	Feather
Ichpochton	Girl	Little daughter
Itzcuin	Boy	Runs like a dog

Infographic: Top Nahuatl Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With I

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Nahuatl Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With I(infographic)

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