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Xanthi

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Pronounced KSAN-thee /ˈksæn.θi/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek xanthos, 'golden; yellow; fair-haired'; also a short form of Xanthippe; also a city in Greece; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Golden; yellow; fair-haired: Xanthi is Greek. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'KSAN-thee'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek xanthos, 'golden; yellow; fair-haired'; also a short form of Xanthippe; also a city in Greece; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10199 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 21

History & Origin

Xanthi comes from the Greek xanthos, 'golden; yellow; fair-haired'; also a short form of Xanthippe; also a city in Greece (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'KSAN-thee').

In the U.S. it appears in Greek families. Rare, golden-and-fair at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Xanthi means 'golden; yellow; fair-haired' in Greek (from xanthos) — also a city in Greece — a lyrical, sunny name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KSAN-thee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Xanthi — Greek; routes layered

Variations

XantheXanthippe

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xanthi mean?

Xanthi is Greek for 'golden; yellow; fair-haired' (from xanthos); also a city in Greece. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Xanthi?

It's said KSAN-thee /ˈksæn.θi/ — two syllables, stress on the first (Greek X reads 'ks').

Is Xanthi a boy or girl name?

Xanthi is a girl's name.

How popular is Xanthi?

Xanthi is a very rare name in the U.S.

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