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Ksenia
How to Pronounce Ksenia
Pronounced KSEN-yah /ˈksɛn.jɑ/Medium
Meaning: The Russian/Slavic form of Xenia — from Greek xenia, 'hospitality' (from xenos, 'a guest, a stranger, a foreigner')Medium
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History & Origin
Ksenia is the Russian and Slavic form of Xenia — from Greek xenia, 'hospitality' (from xenos, 'a guest, a stranger, a foreigner') — the sacred ancient bond between host and guest. The name honors St Xenia of St Petersburg. A lyrical, classic Slavic name (said 'KSEN-yah'; nickname Senya).
In the U.S. it appears in Russian and Eastern European families. Rare, hospitable-and-a-guest at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Ksenia mean?
Ksenia is the Russian Xenia — Greek 'hospitality; a guest, a stranger'.
How do you pronounce Ksenia?
It's said KSEN-yah /ˈksɛn.jɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Ksenia a boy or girl name?
Ksenia is a girl's name.
How popular is Ksenia?
Ksenia is a rare name in the U.S.