Nahuatl names...

[Rudiger V. Busto]

I know that "Ixchel" (Mayan goddess: Ix Chel) is a somewhat not uncommon
name for Chicanas.   I believe she is associated with the moon?


>Does anyone know if the name "Izel" is nahuatl or mayan?  Also, is it a girls
>name or can it be used for a male as well?  AND does it mean "unique"?
>Does anyone know where I can find some interesting nahuatl names for a boy?
>Or book recommendations with names?
>Thanks so much,
>cecilia


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