Nahuatl

Xilonen

Pronounced shee-LOH-nenShare

Meaning: A maize goddess’s name; etymological interpretations vary

  • Girl
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  • 3 syllables

The story

Xilonen names a Mexica maize goddess. Scholarly readings connect the name with corn silk or tender maize; “young corn” alone leaves out the uncertainty in its full derivation.

Nicknames

  • Xilo

Popularity

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

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Origins

Xilonen comes from Nahuatl.

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