What Itzcóatl means
Itzcóatl is a boy name of Nahuatl (Aztec) origin meaning "obsidian serpent". It is built from itztli (obsidian) and cōātl (serpent). It is pronounced eets-KOH-ahtl.
Fourth tlatoani (1427-1440), founder of the Triple Alliance that created the Aztec Empire. Historical figure; the name is rarely given today.
Spellings and variants: Itzcoatl.
Popularity: rare in Mexico today.
Related meanings: royalty, warrior, strength.
Itzcóatl 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.
