This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is Aztec and Toltec Mythology.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Atlatonan f Aztec and Toltec MythologyPossibly derived from Nahuatl
atlan "water, in the water" and
tonan "our mother". This was an Aztec goddess of the coast, lepers, and disease, patron of those born with physical disabilities or ailments, or who suffered from illnesses involving open sores.
Centeotl f & m Aztec and Toltec Mythology, NahuatlDerived from Nahuatl
centli "dried ears of corn, dried maize on the cob" and
teotl "deity, god; divine force". This was the name of an Aztec maize deity, depicted as both male and female; they may have been an aspect of
Chicomecōātl.
Chantico f & m Aztec and Toltec MythologyDerived from Nahuatl
chantli "home" and the suffix
-co, meaning "in the home" or "she makes the home". This was the name of an Aztec fire deity. While usually interpreted as female, several historical writings use ambiguous pronouns.
Citlallicue f Aztec and Toltec MythologyMeans "star skirt" in Nahuatl, from
citlalin "star" and
icue "her skirt". This was the name of a creator goddess in Aztec mythology, said to have made the stars, the Earth, death, and darkness along with her husband,
Citlalatonac.
Ītzpāpālōtl f Aztec and Toltec MythologyDerived from Nahuatl
itztli meaning "obsidian, obsidian knife" and
pāpālōtl "butterfly". This name has been translated as "clawed butterfly", perhaps in effect equal to "bat". In Aztec mythology, Ītzpāpālōtl was a skeletal warrior goddess of infant mortality and women who die in childbirth.
Malinalxochitl f Nahuatl, Aztec and Toltec MythologyMeans "grass flower" or "wildflower" in Nahuatl, from Nahuatl
malinalli, "tall grass, twisted grass", and
xōchitl, "flower". In Aztec mythology, Malinalxochitl was a sorceress and goddess of snakes, scorpions, and desert insects, and the sister of
Huitzilopochtli.
Oxomoco f & m Aztec and Toltec MythologyAn Aztec deity, goddess of night, astrology, and the calendar. She and her husband,
Cipactonal, were known as the first human couple. Possibly of Huastec origin, from
uxum "woman" and
ocox "first".
Quilaztli f Aztec and Toltec Mythology, NahuatlMeans "she who creates plants, she who makes vegetables grow" in Nahuatl, from
quilitl "edible herbs and vegetables" and the instrumental suffix
-huaztli. This was the name of an Aztec creation deity, the patron of midwives, as well as a title or alternative name for the goddess
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Toci f Aztec and Toltec MythologyMeans "our grandmother" in Nahuatl. This was the name of an Aztec goddess of cleansing and healing, venerated by healers and midwives. She was also a goddess of war.
Tzitzimitl f Aztec and Toltec MythologyEtymology uncertain; the second element is probably
mitl, meaning "arrow" in Nahuatl. In Aztec mythology, this was the name of a number of skeletal deities linked to stars, eclipses, and fertility.
Xilonen f Aztec and Toltec Mythology, NahuatlProbably means "doll made of maize", from Nahuatl
xilotl "green ear of maize, young corncob" and
nenetl "doll, idol". This was an aspect of
Chicomecōātl, an Aztec goddess of agriculture, also called "the hairy one" in reference to the hair-like tassels of the corn.
Yohualticitl f Aztec and Toltec MythologyDerived from Nahuatl
yohualli "night" and
ticitl "healer, midwife, physician". This was the name of an Aztec goddess of childbirth, associated with steam baths, medicine, and difficult births.