Tlalli: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Tlalli – Meaning: Earth/land – Origin: Nahuatl – Pronunciation: TLAH-lee


Tlalli is a Nahuatl name meaning “Earth/land”. It appears in our list of New Year Baby Names for Fresh Starts.

Meaning & Origin of Tlalli

Meaning: Earth/land.

Origin: Nahuatl.

How to Pronounce Tlalli

Phonetic: TLAH-lee   IPA: /ˈtlɑːli/

Popularity of Tlalli

Tlalli doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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