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Citlalli

seet-LAH-lee

Letters8
Syllables3
OriginNative American

The Story of Citlalli

This name, a luminous echo from the Aztec tongue, holds the shimmer of the night sky, a celestial gift waiting for your daughter.

Citlalli is a name of Nahuatl origin, the language of the Aztec civilization, where it beautifully translates to 'star.' This name carries the deep cultural heritage of ancient Mexico, connecting your child to a rich history and the cosmic wonders observed by early peoples.

To speak 'Citlalli' is to invoke the quiet sparkle of distant constellations. It’s a name that feels both mysterious and luminous, conjuring images of a child with bright, curious eyes and a unique, creative spirit. You imagine writing it on a birth announcement, a celestial beacon for the shining light she will be.

What It Means

Of Nahuatl origin, meaning 'star'. Nahuatl was the language of the Aztec civilization.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Personality Traits

BrightUniqueMysteriousCreative

Peak Year

#413 in 2001

Total Births

2,380

First Recorded

1989

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