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Ksenia

The name Ksenia is derived from the Greek word 'xenos', which means 'stranger' or 'foreigner'. It is often interpreted to mean 'hospitable' or 'welcoming', reflecting a cultural tradition of offering hospitality to strangers. The name has been popular in Eastern European countries, particularly within Slavic cultures, where it carries a sense of elegance and tradition.

IPA: /ˈksɛ.ni.ə/ · Simplified: KSEH-nee-uh

Female
Greek
Slavic
Eastern Europe
elegant
hospitable
traditional
unique

20/100

Popularity

Rising

10-Year Trend

5

Countries

2020

Peak Year

Meaning of Ksenia

Etymology, origin story, and cultural significance.

The name Ksenia is derived from the Greek word 'xenos', which means 'stranger' or 'foreigner'. It is often interpreted to mean 'hospitable' or 'welcoming', reflecting a cultural tradition of offering hospitality to strangers. The name has been popular in Eastern European countries, particularly within Slavic cultures, where it carries a sense of elegance and tradition.

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How to pronounce Ksenia

IPA notation and a simplified pronunciation guide.

IPA: /ˈksɛ.ni.ə/ · Simplified: KSEH-nee-uh

Nicknames for Ksenia

Common diminutives and short forms used in everyday life.

Ksusha
Senia
Ksyusha
Ksen

Ksenia name popularity

Popularity score over the last 10 years and countries where this name is popular.

20152016201720182019202020212022202320240255075100

Popular in Countries

Top countries where this name is most common.

45

Russia

37

Ukraine

30

Belarus

25

Poland

22

Latvia

International Forms

How this name appears across different languages and cultures.

Xenia

Kseniya

Senja

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Collections featuring Ksenia

Curated name lists where this name appears

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Personality

Traits and perception commonly associated with this name.

Ksenia is often seen as a charming and graceful individual who embodies both modernity and tradition. With a natural affinity for social gatherings, a person named Ksenia tends to be welcoming and inclusive. They possess a certain confidence and poise that makes them approachable and trustworthy.

Name Day

Traditional celebration date for this name.

Not traditionally celebrated

Famous people named Ksenia

Well-known figures who share this name.

K

Ksenia Sobchak

Russian television presenter and journalist, born in 1981

Frequently asked questions about Ksenia

Quick answers on meaning, gender, popularity, and nicknames.

What does Ksenia mean?
Here is the meaning behind Ksenia: The name Ksenia is derived from the Greek word 'xenos', which means 'stranger' or 'foreigner'. It is often interpreted to mean 'hospitable' or 'welcoming', reflecting a cultural tradition of offering hospitality to strangers. The name has been popular in Eastern European countries, particularly within Slavic cultures, where it carries a sense of elegance and tradition.
Is Ksenia a boy or girl name?
Ksenia is traditionally a girl's name, though naming customs vary between cultures and families.
How popular is Ksenia?
Ksenia scores 20/100 on Namelia's popularity index, with a peak around 2020.
What are good nicknames for Ksenia?
Popular nicknames for Ksenia: Ksusha, Senia, Ksyusha, Ksen.
What names are similar to Ksenia?
Names similar to Ksenia: Xenia, Anastasia, Nadia, Oksana — close in sound, origin, or style.

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