Names Quetzala

Quetzala

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
This name has several possible meanings, including "precious feather", "beautiful bird", "feathered serpent", and "divine creature".
Popularity
The popularity of the name Quetzala is difficult to determine, as it is a relatively uncommon name that is most often used in Hispanic and Latino communities. According to DefineName, it is not currently in the top 1000 baby names in the United States.

cartoon of the name Quetzala
Cartoon of Quetzala

Quetzala Name meanings & History

This name has several possible meanings, including "precious feather", "beautiful bird", "feathered serpent", and "divine creature". From Quetzala, the name of a river in Mexico. Quetzala is likely derived from Nahuatl quetzalli, "quetzal feather". The word quetzalli also denotes something precious. The quetzal held great cultural and religious significance to the Aztecs, and other indigenous peoples of Central America. It was a prominent, sacred image in artwork and legends. Quetzala is used as a first name for girls, particularly in Hispanic and Latino families. It may also be used as a middle name or a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Quetzala: Quick Sagittarius

Synonyms of Quetzala:

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

U: Understanding,Undermining,Universality,Unity,Utopia

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

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

Z: Zigzag,Zen,Zombie,Zodiac,Zany

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

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

Quetzala is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Serious name