Where does “Tlaxcala” come from?
Tlaxcala (Spanish) comes from Classical Nahuatl Tlaxcallān, from Classical Nahuatl tlaxcalli, from Classical Nahuatl -lli — Forms a passive participle from any verb.
Ancestry of “Tlaxcala”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | Tlaxcallān | place of tortillas |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | tlaxcalli | maize tortilla; bread |
| 3 | Classical Nahuatl | -lli | Forms a passive participle from any verb |