Cuahutemoc, pronounced 'kwa-hoo-te-mohk', is a Native American given name of Nahua origin, specifically from the Aztec civilization. It translates to 'one who falls from heaven' and is derived from two Nahuatl words: 'cuahuitl' meaning 'eagle' and 'teoc' meaning 'god'. This name was borne by several notable figures in pre-Columbian Mexico, most famously Cuauhtémoc (1495-1525), the last Aztec emperor. Today, it is still used among Nahua communities and has gained recognition as a unique and culturally significant name.
The name Cuahutemoc had its peak popularity in the early 2000s with a total of 146 births recorded between 1975 and 2008.