Where does the name mexico come from?

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Where does the name mexico come from?

I wanted to know the origin and meaning of the name mexico.

2007-06-30 14:13:40 · 3 answers · asked by Daniel L 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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Apparently you get more choices the further you go back
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico
"original name of foundation was Mexico-Tenochtitlan, in reference to the name of the Nahua Aztec tribe, the Mexica. "

2007-06-30 14:28:35 · answer #1 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It means "mix of all races" From when the Spanish colonized and mixed with the natives.

2007-06-30 21:16:19 · answer #2 · answered by New Jersey Steve 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋

i have no idea

2007-06-30 21:17:00 · answer #3 · answered by Sweet_angel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋