Mexico Name Meaning & Origin
/MEH-hee-koh/Name Origin
The name 'Mexico' originates from the Nahuatl language, where 'Mēxihco' referred to the heartland of the Aztec Empire. It was adopted as the country's name by the Spanish during the colonial period, derived from the Aztec name for the region.
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Mexican (Mestizo and Indigenous peoples of Mexico) 90% -
Mexican (Spanish or European descent) 5%
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Mexican (Afro-Mexican or other minority groups in Mexico) 5%
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Name Details
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Mexico
Famous people associated with Mexico include Frida Kahlo, the renowned painter; Diego Rivera, the famous muralist; and Octavio Paz, Nobel laureate poet and essayist.
Mexico Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 6
People with this name tend to be: Nurturing, responsible and family-oriented.