Where does “mexica” come from?
mexica (Spanish) comes from Nahuatl mēxihcah.
mexica (Spanish): Mexica, Aztec
Definitions
- Mexica, Aztec
Ancestry of “mexica”, step by step
mexica traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Nahuatl mēxihcah
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nahuatl | mēxihcah | — |
via Classical Nahuatl Mēxihcah
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | Mēxihcah | they are Aztecs |