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Name Profile
Xenia
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Xenia.
Primary meaning
Hospitality
Pronunciation: kseh-nee-ah
Profile summary
Same as earlier Xenia entries. Popular in Greece, Russia, and Eastern Europe. The concept of xenia (guest-friendship) was crucial in ancient Greek society, involving reciprocal generosity. The current meaning shown for this name is Hospitality. The catalog pronunciation is listed as kseh-nee-ah. Xenia appears in girl naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Xenia is currently cataloged under Greek origin, and this page describes its meaning as Hospitality.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Greek origin and Greek-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Xenia is grouped as a classic girl name. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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