Hit: Aztec Names

[John Lees <Johnlees@AOL.COM>]

I was asked to post a hit in regards to my query regarding Aztec
Names.  The one hit below was wonderful.  Others suggested
checking National Geographic magazines, in which you can find
the names of some Aztec rulers.
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From _The Aztecs (Beck), Watts, 1983.

Boys
Chimalpopoca (smoking shield)
Itzcoatl (Obsidian Snake) accent over the o /
Nezahyualcoyotl (Hungry Coyote)
Ce Acatl (One Reed)

GIRLS
Quiauhxochitl (Rain Flower)
Matlalxochitl (Green Flower)

The following are from _Aztecs (Berdan). Chelsea House, 1989.

Ixtacihuatl (Sleeping Woman)
Motechuhzoma (Montezuma)
Tlatoani = ruler
Tecutli = chief
Pilli = nobles
Pochtecatl = merchant
Macehualli  = free commoners
Mayeque = rural tenants
Tlacotli = slave

RULERS

Acampichtli =  Handful of Reeds
Huitlihuitl = Hummingbird feather
Motecuhzoma IIhuicamina = Angry Lord, Archer of the Skies
Axayacatl = Face of water
Tizoc = Bloodletter
Ahuitzotl = a water animal
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotin = Angry Lord, the younger

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John Lees <jlees@auburn.wednet.edu>
Mt. Baker Middle School
Auburn School District #408
Auburn, WA  98002