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Xenija

Quick answerXenija is derived from the Greek name Xenia, which means "hospitality" or "welcoming" and comes from the Greek word "xenia" (ξενία), referring to the concept of generous hospitality to strangers.

Greek · Girl · 3 syllables

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GenderGirl
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Peak year2019
Syllables3
OriginGreek
LanguageSlavic
CultureSlavic
Letters6
Numerology9 Chaldean 9
Global rank#65,535

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Xenija

Xenija is derived from the Greek name Xenia, which means "hospitality" or "welcoming" and comes from the Greek word "xenia" (ξενία), referring to the concept of generous hospitality to strangers.

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Etymology

Xenija is derived from the Greek name Xenia, which means "hospitality" or "welcoming" and comes from the Greek word "xenia" (ξενία), referring to the concept of generous hospitality to strangers. The name is primarily used in Slavic cultures, particularly in Croatia and other former Yugoslav regions, where it represents an adaptation of the classical Greek name into local linguistic forms.

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