Xenos
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Xenos
The name Xenos derives from the ancient Greek word "xenos" (ξένος), meaning "hospitable" or "welcoming," and by extension "guest" or "stranger." It was used in ancient Greece and appears in classical literature, most notably in Xenophon's name, and reflects the Greek cultural value of xenia (hospitality).
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Etymology
The name Xenos derives from the ancient Greek word "xenos" (ξένος), meaning "hospitable" or "welcoming," and by extension "guest" or "stranger." It was used in ancient Greece and appears in classical literature, most notably in Xenophon's name, and reflects the Greek cultural value of xenia (hospitality).
Xenos currently ranks #12,078 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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