Ksenija
Serbian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ksenija
Ksenija means "hospitable" or "welcoming" and derives from the Greek name Xenia (Ξενία), rooted in the Greek word "xenos" meaning "guest" or "hospitable." The name is primarily used in Slavic cultures, particularly in Serbia, Croatia, and other former Yugoslav nations, with historical usage in Orthodox Christian and Catholic communities of Eastern Europe.
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Etymology
Ksenija means "hospitable" or "welcoming" and derives from the Greek name Xenia (Ξενία), rooted in the Greek word "xenos" meaning "guest" or "hospitable." The name is primarily used in Slavic cultures, particularly in Serbia, Croatia, and other former Yugoslav nations, with historical usage in Orthodox Christian and Catholic communities of Eastern Europe.
Ksenija currently ranks #16,617 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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