Nayeli

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nah-YEH-lee'nah-YEH-lee'3 syllables
🌐Zapotec
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MEANING

I love you

ORIGIN

Indigenous Mexican

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Zapotec word 'nayele' meaning 'I love you'

CULTURAL NOTES

Nayeli is often chosen for its romantic and heartfelt meaning, reflecting a deep cultural appreciation for expressions of love.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been used among indigenous communities in Mexico and has gained popularity in broader Spanish-speaking cultures.

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The name Nayeli means "I love you" in Zapotec.
Nayeli has Indigenous Mexican origins. Derived from the Zapotec word 'nayele' meaning 'I love you'
Nayeli is pronounced nah-YEH-lee (nah-YEH-lee). It has 3 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Nayeli include Naye, Yeli, Naya.
Some middle name ideas for Nayeli include Rose, Grace, Claire, Mae, Jane.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Nayeli include Alejandro, Isabella, Mateo, Sofia.
The most common spelling is Nayeli. Alternative spellings include Nayely, Naieli.
Nayeli - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations