Itzel: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Origin
Mayan (linked to the goddess Ixchel)
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
eet-SEL

Itzel is a Mayan (linked to the goddess Ixchel) girl's name. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Itzel

Origin: Mayan (linked to the goddess Ixchel).

A common claim: Itzel is widely said to mean 'rainbow lady' or 'rainbow goddess,' linked to the Maya goddess Ixchel. Actually: The meaning of Ixchel/Itzel is debated among Mayanists, and "rainbow lady" is a popular but uncertain gloss, not a confirmed meaning.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Itzel

eet-SELIPA /iːˈtsɛl/

Popularity of Itzel

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