Meaning: Obsidian snake
The story
Itzcóatl joins Nahuatl elements for obsidian and snake. It is a historical Mexica royal name, rather than a newly assembled nature-name combination.
Nicknames
- Itz
Spellings & variants
- Izcóatl
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Itzcóatl comes from Nahuatl.
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