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Native American · Girl name

Nayeli

“meaning uncertain; possibly Zapotec origin”

About the name Nayeli

Nayeli is a girl’s name believed to originate from the Zapotec people of Oaxaca in southern Mexico. The name is used primarily among Mexican and Mexican American families and is recognized as having Indigenous roots. Variants of the name include Nayely and Nayelli. The Zapotec people have a long history in the Oaxaca region.

Meaning
meaning uncertain; possibly Zapotec origin
Origin
Native American
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
nah-YEL-ee(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Nayely
  • Nayelli

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Middle names for Nayeli

  • Nayeli Marie
  • Nayeli Elizabeth
  • Nayeli Ann
  • Nayeli Grace
  • Nayeli Rose

Questions about Nayeli

What does Nayeli mean?
Nayeli is a Native American name meaning "meaning uncertain; possibly Zapotec origin".
How do you pronounce Nayeli?
Nayeli is pronounced nah-YEL-ee, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Nayeli?
Variants of Nayeli include Nayely, Nayelli.

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