Maya

Pakal

Pronounced pah-KAHLShare

Meaning: Shield

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Pakal is a historical Maya royal name meaning shield. It is especially associated with the Palenque ruler known as K’inich Janaab Pakal.

Nicknames

  • Pak

Spellings & variants

  • Pacal

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Pakal comes from Maya.

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Túpac

Royal; noble

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Huáscar

Associated with rope or chain; historical explanation varies

Rare gem
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Possibly stone and prickly-pear cactus

Rare gem
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