Kseniya

The first name Kseniya (Russian Ксения, Belarusian/Ukrainian Ксенія) represents the Russian variant of the Greek name Xenia. The meaning of the name is 'the hospitable one' and traces back to the Ancient Greek word xenos (ξένος), which means 'guest, stranger'.

What does the name Kseniya mean?

Kseniya (Russian Ксения, Belarusian/Ukrainian Ксенія) is a Russian derivative of the Greek name Xenia. This first name carries the meaning 'the hospitable one' and has its roots in the Ancient Greek term xenos (ξένος), which means 'guest, stranger'. In Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine, Kseniya is a widely used girl's name. Other variants and forms of Xenia include Axenia, Axinia, Axinja, Ksenia, Ksenija, Ksenja, Oksana, Oxana, Xena, Xeni, Xenie, Xenija, Xeniya, Xenja, and Xenya.

Where does the name Kseniya come from?

The name Kseniya has its origins in Ancient Greek and means 'the hospitable one'. The etymology comes from the Ancient Greek term xenos (ξένος), which means 'guest, stranger'. This name is common in Eastern European languages, particularly in Russian, Slavic, Ukrainian, and Belarusian.

How do you pronounce Kseniya?

Ksenija is pronounced approximately as 'Kse-nija'.

When is the name day of Kseniya?

The name day of Kseniya is celebrated on January 24, May 3, September 11, December 27, and December 30.

Popularity

In Germany, Kseniya is considered a rare name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2022, reaching 2,235th place. Over the last ten years, Kseniya has been chosen as a first name about 30 times, placing it at 5,157th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name is ranked 4,899th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ksuscha / Niya