Etymology

The origin and meaning of the name “Amuzgo” is unclear, and there are several theories. It seems likely that the name comes from one of the many Nahuatl languages (Uto-Aztecan language family): (1) One claim says that it comes from ; (2) another is that it began as , composed of and ; (3) a third idea is that it comes from .

Noun

1. An indigenous language of Mexico (Oto-Manguean language family) with about 30,000 speakers, mostly in Oaxaca state.