Ksenia
Fact sheet
- Name
- Ksenia
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The name Ksenia is a Polish form of the Greek name Xenia, meaning "the hospitable one," derived from the ancient Greek word xenos (ξένος) for "guest, stranger." Ksenia is also an alternative transcription of the Russian form Ксения as well as the Belarusian and Ukrainian form Ксенія.
What does the name Ksenia mean?
The name Ksenia is a Polish form of the Greek name Xenia, meaning "the hospitable one," derived from the ancient Greek word xenos (ξένος) for "guest, stranger." Ksenia is also an alternative transcription of the Russian form Ксения as well as the Belarusian and Ukrainian form Ксенія. Other related forms and variants of Xenia include Axenia, Axinia, Axinja, Ksenija, Kseniya, Ksenja, Oksana, Oxana, Xena, Xeni, Xenie, Xenija, Xeniya, Xenja, and Xenya.
Where does the name Ksenia come from?
The etymology of Ksenia is a feminine first name of ancient Greek origin meaning "the hospitable one." Ancient Greek
How do you pronounce Ksenia?
Sound & pronunciation of Ksenia: The name Ksenia is three syllables and distinctly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as "Kse-ni-a" [ˈkseːni̯a] or [kseˈniːa], with the consonant cluster "Ks-" providing a striking start. The open ending "-ia" gives the name lightness and breadth. Ksenia thus appears powerful yet feminine - particularly, clear, and harmonious.
When is the name day of Ksenia?
The name day for Ksenia is on January 24, May 3, September 11, December 27, and December 30.
Popularity
Ksenia is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,198th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2006, reaching 636th place. In the last ten years, Ksenia has been given as a first name about 380 times, placing it 1,025th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,027th.
Nicknames & pet names
Enia / Kakashka / Keks / Kse / Ksea / Kseni / Ksenia / Ksenijtchick / Ksju / Ksjuha / Ksjusch / Ksjuscha / Ksjusha / Ksue / Ksuha / Nia / Seni / Xena
Similar first names
Famous people
- Ksenia Borisovna Kepping (American linguist)
- Ksenia Daniela Kharlamov (Canadian actress)
- Ksenia Kahnovich (Russian model)
- Ksenia Khairova (Russian actress)
- Ksenia Lykina (Russian tennis player)
- Ksenia Makarova (figure skater)
- Ksenia Milevskaya (Belarusian tennis player)
- Ksenia Milicevic (French painter)
- Ksenia Milova (Russian handball player)
- Ksenia Popova (Russian swimmer)
- Ksenia Roos (Russian chess player)
- Ksenia Sitnik (singer from Belarus)
- Ksenia Solo (actress)
- Ksenia Tsybutovich (Russian football player)
- Ksenia Zadorina (Russian sprinter)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ksenia
What does the name Ksenia mean?
The name Ksenia comes from Greek and means 'the hospitable one.'
Where does the name Ksenia come from?
Ksenia is a Polish form of the Greek name Xenia and is also used in Russian, Belarusian, and Ukrainian languages.
How popular is the name Ksenia?
Ksenia is popular in various Eastern European countries as well as in some Western countries, but its popularity varies by region.