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Quetzal
precious feather
Unisex
Mexican, mayan heritage / Mexican, Nahuatl roots / Aztec Nahuatl
2 syllables
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Name
Quetzal
Origin
Mexican, mayan heritage / Mexican, Nahuatl roots / Aztec Nahuatl
Gender
Unisex
Meaning
precious feather
Detailed Meaning
From Mayan culture where quetzal feathers were more valuable than gold, this name honors beauty, rarity, and sacred significance. It carries ancient prestige.
From Nahuatl, feathers were symbols of nobility and divine connection in Aztec culture. This name carries elegance and spiritual significance.
From Nahuatl, feathers were symbols of nobility and divine connection in Aztec culture. This name carries elegance and spiritual significance.
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Syllable Breakdown
1. quet (prefix)
2. zal (suffix)
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Quetzal Name Meaning and Style
Quetzal is a unisex name of Mexican, mayan heritage / Mexican, Nahuatl roots / Aztec Nahuatl origin, meaning precious feather.
It appears in the Ancient, indigenous, Latin American name collections and has 2 syllables. Browse the related Mexican, mayan heritage / Mexican, Nahuatl roots / Aztec Nahuatl names below for alternatives with a similar background.
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