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Centéotl

"maize god"

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sen·TEH·ohtl

3 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Built from

centlidried ear of maize+teōtlgod

What Centéotl means

Centéotl is a name from Nahuatl (Aztec) mythology meaning "maize god". It is built from centli (dried ear of maize) and teōtl (god). It is pronounced sen-TEH-ohtl.

God of maize, son of Tlazoltéotl. Deity name; a story name rather than a given name.

Spellings and variants: Centeotl, Cinteotl.

Related meanings: mythology, earth, nature.

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Centéotl means maize god

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