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16 Nahuatl Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Milli	Girl	Gentle strength; Brave and strong; A youth employed in religious services; Cornfield; In between; Middle
Maize	Boy	Corn; golden; agricultural
Miyanna	Unisex	Beautiful and elegant
Moctezuma	Boy	He becomes angry like a lord
Morelia	Unisex	City in Mexico
Meztli	Boy	The one who is compared to the moon
Mahuizoh	Unisex	A glorious person
Malinalxochitl	Girl	The grass flower
Matlal	Boy	Dark green; Net
Matlalhuitl	Boy	Blue-green feather

Mecatl	Unisex	Lineage
Milintica	Boy	He is waving; Fire
Momoztli	Unisex	The altar
Moyolehuani	Unisex	The enamored one
Matlalihhuitl	Boy	Purple feather
Meshika	Unisex	Born to rule

Infographic: Majestic Nahuatl Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M

A first name typically reflects a person's attributes and family heritage, underscoring the importance of choosing the right one.

are a perfect blend of religious, cultural, and contemporary elements, appealing to parents from diverse backgrounds. In this infographic, we've hand-picked some distinguished Nahuatl Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M names and their meanings. Skim through the list to discover the ideal name that resonates with your aspirations for your child's future.

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

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