Xenya
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Xenya
Xenya is a Russian diminutive of Evgeniya (Evgenia), derived from the Greek name Eugenia, meaning "well-born" or "of noble birth" from the Greek roots eu (well) and genos (birth/race).
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Etymology
Xenya is a Russian diminutive of Evgeniya (Evgenia), derived from the Greek name Eugenia, meaning "well-born" or "of noble birth" from the Greek roots eu (well) and genos (birth/race). The name is primarily used in Russian and Eastern European cultures, with historical significance in Orthodox Christian tradition where Saint Eugenia was an early Christian martyr.
Xenya currently ranks #15,702 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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