Awakatek (also known as Aguateco, Awaketec, Coyotin,[3] and Balamiha, and natively as Qa'yol) is a Mayan language spoken in Guatemala, primarily in Huehuetenango and around Aguacatán.

In recent years, however, it has been recognized as a distinct language by the Guatemalan government.

[11] Chalchitek is primarily spoken in the Chalchitán neighborhood of Aguacatán.

The Awakatek people themselves refer to their language as qaʼyol, literally meaning 'our word'.

They also call themselves qatanum, which means 'our people' and is distinct from the word Awakatec, which is used in Spanish in reference to the municipality of Aguacatán (which means place of abundant avocados and refers to agricultural production and not specifically to the indigenous people).