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What can you tell me about the origin of the name La Malinche?
The Spanish gave her the name Doña Marina. Somehow, this name not only became associated with Doña Marina but also shortened to Malinche.
Are there any other interesting aspects about La Malinche?
Why was La Malinche's name changed?
What was your favorite part of the article about La Malinche?
Does La Malinche go by any other names?
Did La Malinche's family add another name?

Question: Why did Malinalli take the Christian name of Marina?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did Malinalli take the Christian name of Marina?