Xenophon
Ancient Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Xenophon
Xenophon derives from Greek elements "xenos" (stranger/guest) and "phonē" (voice/sound), literally meaning "hospitable voice" or "guest-voice." The name was borne by the ancient Greek historian and military commander Xenophon (430–354 BCE), whose writings on Persian affairs and philosophy remain historically significant.
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Etymology
Xenophon derives from Greek elements "xenos" (stranger/guest) and "phonē" (voice/sound), literally meaning "hospitable voice" or "guest-voice." The name was borne by the ancient Greek historian and military commander Xenophon (430–354 BCE), whose writings on Persian affairs and philosophy remain historically significant.
Xenophon currently ranks #5,995 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1927.
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