Quetzal

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Quetzal means "feathered serpent" in Nahuatl, combining the words for "feather" (quetzalli) and "serpent" (coatl).
Pronunciation
KEH-tzal
ket-zal(Nahuatl)
Popularity
The name Quetzal is not commonly used and is therefore not ranked on any popular baby name lists.

cartoon of the name Quetzal
Cartoon of Quetzal

Quetzal Name meanings & History

The name Quetzal comes from the Nahuatl language spoken by the Aztecs and other indigenous groups in Mexico and Central America. The Quetzal bird was revered by the Aztecs and was a symbol of freedom and beauty. The name Quetzal means "feathered serpent" in Nahuatl, combining the words for "feather" (quetzalli) and "serpent" (coatl). From Nahuatl quetzalli, meaning "plumage of the quetzal bird, beautiful feather", figuratively meaning "something precious, something beautiful". Can also be a short form of Quetzalcoatl. The name Quetzal is rare but is generally well-received by those with an interest in indigenous cultures and unique baby names.

Zodiac Sign of Quetzal: Quick Sagittarius

Synonyms of Quetzal:

Q: Quiver,Quest,Quaint,Quipster,Quick,Quizzical

U: Utopia,Understanding,Universality,Undermining,Unity

E: Entertain,Expressive,Enliven,Environment,Enlighten,Exaggerate

T: Doubting Thomas,Touchy,Tireless,Tacky,Talkative,Truth,Testy

Z: Zen,Zigzag,Zombie,Zodiac,Zany

A: Aggressive,Angry,Argumentative,Ambitious,Action,Assertive

L: Lover,Liaison,Legal,Languid,Luscious,Lovely,Lazy

Quetzal is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Modern name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Refined name

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