What Zazil-Ha means
Zazil-Ha is a girl name of Maya origin meaning "clear water". It is built from sáasil (clarity, light) and ha' (water). It is pronounced sah-seel-HAH.
Legendary Maya princess of the Cozumel/Chetumal region married to the Spanish castaway Gonzalo Guerrero, according to tradition.
Spellings and variants: Zazil Ha, Sasilha.
Popularity: rare in Mexico today.
Related meanings: water, light, nature.
Zazil-Ha is one of the indigenous names that Mexican parents have brought back over the last thirty years. Read about Maya names and how they are built, or see more Maya girl names.
