Son of Jimeno
Name Profile
Ximena
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Ximena.
Primary meaning
Son of Jimeno
Pronunciation: ksee-meh-nah
Profile summary
Basque feminine name. Popular in Spain and Latin America. Associated with Jimena Díaz, wife of El Cid. The name reflects Basque and Spanish medieval heritage. The current meaning shown for this name is Son of Jimeno. The catalog pronunciation is listed as ksee-meh-nah. Ximena appears in girl naming lists and medieval style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Ximena is currently cataloged under Basque origin, and this page describes its meaning as Son of Jimeno.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Basque origin and Basque-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Ximena is grouped as a medieval girl name. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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