Xóchilt

Xóchilt is a Spanish variant form of Xochitl, a name of Nahuatl origin that means "flower" (from the Nahuatl word xōchitl). The variant uses the accented 'ó' to reflect Spanish orthographic conventions, while the spelling Xóchitl is also common.

In Nahuatl-speaking cultures, flowers held profound symbolic significance, often associated with beauty, life, and the arts. The name Xochitl appears in pre-Columbian contexts, such as the deity Xochiquetzal (goddess of beauty and love) and the volcanic formation Popocatépetl in the legend of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. Today, Xochitl and its variants remain used among Nahua communities and in Mexico, representing an enduring link to indigenous heritage.

Noteworthy Bearers

• Xóchilt Alemán (b. 1992/1993), Nicaraguan beauty pageant contestant who competed in Miss International 2019

• Key facts
• Meaning: Flower
• Origin: Nahuatl
• Type: First name (female)
• Usage: Nahuatl, Spanish-speaking contexts
• Variants: Xochitl (root), Xóchitl