Moctezuma

Moctezuma Meaning & Origin

About Moctezuma
The name "Moctezuma" is of Nahuatl origin and holds significant historical and cultural importance. It is derived from the Nahuatl words "motēuhzōmahtli," meaning "he who frowns like a lord" or "he who is angry in a noble manner." Moctezuma was the name of several Aztec rulers, most notably Moctezuma II, who was the emperor during the Spanish conquest of Mexico. The name represents power, nobility, and the rich heritage of the Aztec civilization.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Moctezuma are male.

Moctezuma Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKTSM
🗽 NYSIIS
MNASANA
🔊 Soundex
M02302050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M OW2 K T AH0 Z UW1 M AH0
🌐 IPA
/moctezuma*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKTSM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M232

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moctezuma in Braille

Here's how to represent Moctezuma in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Moctezuma in braille

How to Spell the Name Moctezuma in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Moctezuma using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Moctezuma in sign language

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