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Ixchel

eesh-CHEL

/ɪʃˈtʃɛl/

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ixchel

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Mayan/Mexican (Mexico/Guatemala)
Meaning
Moon goddess; rainbow woman
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

The Mayan goddess of the moon, medicine, and weaving; major revival of pre-Columbian names in modern Mexico and Central America

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