Meaning and history
Itzal is a Basque feminine name derived from the Basque word itzal, meaning “shade,” “shadow,” or “protection.” It belongs to a modern Basque naming tradition that draws directly on words from nature and everyday language. The name should be distinguished from Itzel, a Maya-derived feminine name with a different and disputed etymology; their similar spellings do not indicate a shared origin. Reliable historical or prominent real-life bearers of Itzal are limited, so its significance rests mainly on its established Basque lexical meaning.