Where does “siwapil” come from?
siwapil (Eastern Huasteca Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl cihuāpilli, from Classical Nahuatl cihuātl — woman, wife; woman, female; a woman.
siwapil (Eastern Huasteca Nahuatl): girl
Definitions
- girl
Ancestry of “siwapil”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | cihuāpilli | noblewoman; girl, maiden |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | cihuātl | woman, wife; woman, female; a woman |