cīhuapīlli
The English word "princess" is translated into Nahuatl as cīhuapīlli. Wiktionary also lists siuapili.
Meaning: female member of royal family (noun)
Ways to say it
| Nahuatl |
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| cīhuapīlli |
| siuapili |
The term refers to a female member of a royal family.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of cīhuatl, meaning woman and pīlli, meaning noble or child of a noble.
Did you know?
- While cīhuapīlli means 'princess', the root pīlli also means 'child', reflecting a society where nobility was viewed as an inherent quality of birth.
- In ancient Aztec social structures, a cīhuapīlli's status was often linked to her ability to perform specific ritual duties, not just her bloodline.
- High-ranking women like the cīhuapīlli were often trained in the arts of weaving and medicine, which were considered essential skills for nobility.
Example sentences for Nahuatl are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Xicoténcatl and Yolanda are discussing a royal guest.
- Xicoténcatl¿In cīhuapīlli pēhua?Is the princess coming?
- YolandaQuēyān, cīhuapīlli pēhua.Yes, the princess is coming.
- XicoténcatlTlanehuīya in cīhuapīlli.The princess is calling.
- YolandaNimin nōpan cīhuapīlli.I am going to the princess now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “princess” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
