Meaning: Possibly “rainbow lady”
The story
Ixchel is the name of a Maya goddess associated with medicine and childbirth, among other roles. The traditional translation “rainbow lady” is possible, but scholars and name references do not treat the etymology as fully certain.
Nicknames
- Ix
- Chel
Spellings & variants
- Ix Chel
- Ixchell
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Ixchel comes from Maya.
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