Meaning: Uncertain; often associated with “forever”
The story
Zyanya appears in Gary Jennings’s 1980 novel Aztec and is used by Mexican families today. The proposed Zapotec meaning “forever” remains uncertain. Its literary history is clearer than claims that it is an established ancient Nahuatl name.
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Modern
- Literary
- Works everywhere
Origins
Zyanya comes from Spanish.
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