How do you pronounce Quetzal?

Quetzal is pronounced KET-sahl.

What is the origin of Quetzal?

Quetzal is of Nahuatl origin, from Aztec/Nahua culture.

Gender-neutral name Nahuatl origin Traditional tradition

KET-sahl · 7 letters · 2 syllables

What it means

precious feather;quetzal bird

Language

Nahuatl

Culture

Aztec/Nahua

Religion

Traditional

Style era

modern

Themes

nature · birds

2024 rank#—

2024 births6

Peak year2006

First appeared2001

Total US births158

Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.

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