Ximena
Spanish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ximena
The given name 'Ximena' is derived from the Basque language, meaning 'listener' or 'hearer', and is related to the Basque word 'zimena', which is also the name of a Basque saint.
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Etymology
The given name 'Ximena' is derived from the Basque language, meaning 'listener' or 'hearer', and is related to the Basque word 'zimena', which is also the name of a Basque saint. Ximena is used in various cultures, including Spanish and Basque cultures, and is associated with Saint Ximena, a 4th-century martyr and saint in the Catholic Church.
Ximena currently ranks #183 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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