Cuauhtémoc Name Meaning
The name Cuauhtémoc comes from Native American roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Cuauhtémoc below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Cuauhtémoc Name Meaning
Native American, NahuatlMeans "falling eagle" in Nahuatl. This was the name of the last Aztec emperor, ruling until he was captured and executed by the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés in the year 1525.
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