Itzel

Itzel is an indigenous name for girls. It carries the meanings 'the Fertile One' as well as 'the goddess of childbirth'.

What does the name Itzel mean?

The name Itzel is of indigenous origin and means 'the Fertile One' or 'the goddess of childbirth'. It has its roots in the Maya language and is derived from the term itz, which stands for 'resin', 'nectar', 'dew', 'liquid', and 'enchanted'. It is possible that Itzel is a variation of the name Ixchel, which means 'she of the rainbow'. The name originates from the Mayans in Mexico.

Where does the name Itzel come from?

The etymology of Itzel is found in Maya and means 'the Fertile One'. The composition of the Maya word itz includes the meanings resin, nectar, dew, liquid, and enchanted, derived from Ixchel, where ix means 'lady, woman' and chel means 'rainbow'. The languages are English and Indigenous (Maya).

How do you pronounce Itzel?

The sound and pronunciation of Itzel: Itzel has a compact, slightly angular sound with a clear structure. The name is typically pronounced as 'It-sel' [ˈɪtsɛl]. It begins with a short, strong onset, with the consonant cluster '-tz' giving it a pronounced sharpness and clarity. The final 'l' softens the sound somewhat. Itzel thus appears distinct and striking - clear, focused, and with a subtle tension in its sound.

Popularity

In Germany, Itzel is a rather rare first name. In 2019, it ranked 4,068th on the list of the most common female baby names. Over the last ten years, Itzel has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 11,574th. Here are the rankings of Itzel's popularity in various countries over the last few years.

Nicknames & pet names

Itzy