Tonalli : Derived from the Nahuatl language, Tonalli carries profound symbolic meanings related to energy, day, and the radiant warmth of the sun. In the Aztec belief system, tonalli was considered an individual's spiritual and personal energy, determined by the day they were born.

Chicano (masculine form) or Chicana (feminine form) is an ethnic identity for Mexican Americans who have a non-Anglo self-image, embracing their Mexican and indigenous ancestry.