Nahuatl

Izel

Pronounced ee-SELShare

Meaning: Associated with “only one” or “alone” in Nahuatl

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

Izel is a modern name associated with Nahuatl icel, “only” or “alone.” “Unique” is an appealing interpretation of that root. The spelling also has separate Turkish use, and it should not be confused with Maya-associated Itzel.

Nicknames

  • Izzy
  • Zel

Spellings & variants

  • Isel

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

  • Short
  • Modern
  • Works everywhere

Origins

Izel comes from Nahuatl.

Maya

Zazil

Light; clarity

Rare gem
Maya

Itzel

Meaning uncertain; possibly related to a Maya root or Ixchel

Familiar
Nahuatl · Spanish

Xochi

Flower; a form related to Xochitl

Rare gem
Nheengatu · Brazilian Portuguese · Persian

Yara

Variant of Iara: lady of the water; Persian Yara is separate

FamiliarRising
Sanskrit

Navya

New; fresh

Uncommon
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