Chimal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A surname from Spanish [in turn from Nahuatl].

Word forms

Chimal Chimals

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish chimal (“shield”), itself from Nahuatl chimalli (“shield”). This surname is predominantly found in Mexico.

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