Tenoch: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: t-ehn-ohch
Origin: Aztec
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Tenoch is a name with Aztec origins, derived from the Nahuatl language. Tenoch is historically associated with an Aztec ruler and the founding of Tenochtitlan, with no established meaning of 'born in the water. 'The name is significant because it is associated with the founding of Tenochtitlán, the capital city of the Aztec Empire. The use of the name has changed over time, as it was originally a place name but has since been adopted as a personal name. It is important because it connects individuals to the rich cultural heritage of the Aztecs.

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chat-overall Tenoch is currently #16532 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Tenoch is currently #7119 on Kiindred Boy Names

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