As someone studying Kaqchikel (indigenous language of Guatemala), I always found this name odd, since it just means "bad / evil / ugly." But I've never met an Itzel who's Kaqchikel, or Guatemalan at all, so I assume it's mostly a Yucatec (Mexican) name and therefore has very different meaning in that language.
I had a friend at summer camp named Itzel. She told me it meant “evening star” or something similar, and another commenter said the same thing, so I’m gonna believe that. She was Mayan and said she really liked her name. I think it’s beautiful but I probably wouldn’t name my kid Itzel.
― Anonymous User 9/26/2020
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I know a girl named Itzell, she's from Honduras. Anyway, I think this is an okay name.
I don't know what the heck that meant. If you don't grow up in a culture, you aren't allowed to use names from that culture, is that what you're saying? So, because I didn't grow up in Norway I can't name my daughter Sunniva or Solveig? And since I'm not Mayan, Itzel is off-limits? That's pretty warped.Back on topic, I do have to say that I much prefer Ixchel to Itzel--it's softer.
― Anonymous User 12/28/2010
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This name is both cool and pretty, and it has a unconventional glamour. I think it sounds icy. Makes me think of a young woman who's strong, independent, rebellious, intelligent and absolutely beautiful. Itzel is such a gorgeous, spunky, modern name. Even though Itzel's really popular in Mexico it hasn't lost any of its glamour for me. I love indigenous names (especially Mexican ones) and Itzel is one of my favourites. I think Itzel and Citlali would make great names for sisters.
― Anonymous User 1/1/2010
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I have seen the variant Itzchel, which seems to be a blend of Itzel and Ixchel.
― Anonymous User 12/31/2009
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My dad really likes this name, very popular in Mexico.
https://forebears.io/x/forenames/itzel
https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itzel_Arroyo
https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itzel_Manjarrez
https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itzel_Sandino
https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itzel_Arcos
https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itzel_Gonz%C3%A1lez