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Cuauhtli

"eagle"

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KWOW·tlee

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

Where it comes from

cuāuhtli (eagle)

What Cuauhtli means

Cuauhtli is a boy name of Nahuatl (Aztec) origin meaning "eagle". It comes from cuāuhtli (eagle). It is pronounced KWOW-tlee.

The fifteenth day sign and emblem of the eagle warriors. Given as a boys' name in central Mexico.

Spellings and variants: Cuautli.

Popularity: known but uncommon in Mexico.

Related meanings: bird, strength, warrior.

Cuauhtli is one of the indigenous names that Mexican parents have brought back over the last thirty years. Read about Nahuatl (Aztec) names and how they are built.

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Cuauhtli means eagle

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