Itzcoatl as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Itzcoatl

What is the meaning of the name Itzcoatl ?

The baby name Itzcoatl is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /it͡sˈko.at͡ɬ/ (eets-KOH-ahtl).

Itzcoatl is Nahuatl in Origin.

Itzcoatl is a Classical Nahuatl name formed from itztli “obsidian” and coatl “serpent,” yielding the evocative meaning “Obsidian Serpent.” In Spanish orthography it appears as Itzcóatl; Anglicized, diacritic-free forms use Itzcoatl. Approximate pronunciation is EETS-koh-ahtl, with the final tl pronounced together.

The name is most famously borne by Itzcóatl, fourth Mexica tlatoani (r. c. 1427–1440), under whom Tenochtitlan forged the Triple Alliance and began its imperial expansion. In Nahua memory he symbolizes strategic power and sharp, cutting clarity - qualities associated with obsidian blades. Though long dormant as a personal name after the Spanish conquest, Itzcoatl has seen modest revival in Mexico and the diaspora among families honoring Indigenous heritage. Related Nahuatl serpent names include Coatl, Xiuhcoatl (“Turquoise/Fire Serpent”), and Quetzalcóatl (“Feathered Serpent”).