Polixeni
Greek · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Polixeni
Polixeni is derived from the Greek elements "polis" (city) and "xenia" (hospitality), meaning "hospitable to the city" or "welcoming host." The name has ancient Greek roots and appears in classical mythology and literature.
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Etymology
Polixeni is derived from the Greek elements "polis" (city) and "xenia" (hospitality), meaning "hospitable to the city" or "welcoming host." The name has ancient Greek roots and appears in classical mythology and literature.
The name is primarily used in Greek culture and Orthodox Christian contexts, with historical prominence in Byzantine and modern Greek societies; it also appears in ancient Greek drama, notably in Euripides' works.
Polixeni currently ranks #12,274 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1986.
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