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Necalli

"battle"

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neh·KAH·lee

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

Where it comes from

necalli (battle, combat; from necaliztli)

What Necalli means

Necalli is a boy name of Nahuatl (Aztec) origin meaning "battle". It comes from necalli (battle, combat; from necaliztli). It is pronounced neh-KAH-lee.

Attested in Molina's dictionary as 'batalla'. A rare warrior-themed revival name.

Popularity: rare in Mexico today.

Related meanings: warrior, strength.

Necalli 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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Necalli means battle

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