What is the origin of the name Quetzalli?

Quetzalli is a name of Native American origin.

How popular is the name Quetzalli?

Quetzalli is currently ranked #3479 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Quetzalli?

Quetzalli is pronounced ket-SAH-lee.

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GirlNative American

Quetzalli

ket-SAH-lee

Popularity

#3479

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Native American

Total Births

811

Peak Year

#50 in 2010

First Recorded

1996

Style

Mythological, Royal & Regal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, meaning 'precious bird' or 'feather'.

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Nicknames

Quetz Zalli

Similar Names

Itzel Ximena Azucena Esmeralda

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