Ksenija

Ksenija is a female name that is common in both South Slavic and Latvian cultures. It represents a form of the Greek name Xenia and carries the meaning 'the hospitable one', derived from the Ancient Greek term xenos (ξένος), meaning 'guest' or 'stranger'. Additionally, Ksenija can be seen as an alternative transcription of the Russian form Ксения as well as the Belarusian and Ukrainian variant Ксенія.

What does the name Ksenija mean?

The name Ksenija is a South Slavic and Latvian variant of the Greek Xenia, which means 'the hospitable one'. This derivation comes from the Ancient Greek word xenos (ξένος), meaning 'guest' or 'stranger'. Ksenija can also be found in various other forms and variants, including Axenia, Axinia, Axinja, Ksenia, Kseniya, Ksenja, Oksana, Oxana, Xena, Xeni, Xenie, Xenija, Xeniya, Xenja, and Xenya. The name is particularly common in South Slavic countries such as Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia.

Where does the name Ksenija come from?

The origin of the name Ksenija lies in Ancient Greek, where it is established as a female first name meaning 'the hospitable one'. The Ancient Greek term xenos (ξένος) means 'guest' or 'stranger'. Ksenija is used in various languages, including Croatian, Latvian, Russian, Serbian, Slovenian, Ukrainian, and other South Slavic languages.

How do you pronounce Ksenija?

The pronunciation of Ksenija is three syllables and features a differentiated sound structure. It is pronounced as 'Kse-ni-ja' [ˈksɛniːja], with the consonant cluster ks- forming a striking and clear beginning. The bright i-syllable in the middle adds a certain lightness, while the open -a gently concludes the name. This gives Ksenija both a distinct and melodic quality – pronounced at the beginning and harmonious at the end.

When is the name day of Ksenija?

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

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Ksenija enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 2,723rd on the list of the most common female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2008, when it was 933rd. Over the last ten years, Ksenija has been chosen as a first name about 130 times, placing it 2,097th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,949th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ija / Ksenci / Kseni

Similar first names

Famous people

• Ksenija Andrejewna Stolbowa (Russian figure skater)
• Ksenija Atanasijevic (Serbian philosopher)
• Ksenija Balta (Estonian athlete)
• Ksenija Bodlovic (Serbian biathlete)
• Ksenija Bulatovic (Serbian architect)
• Ksenija Ivanovic (Montenegrin volleyball player)
• Ksenija Marinkovic (Actress from Croatia)
• Ksenija Milosevic (Yugoslav singer)
• Ksenija Pajcin (Serbian singer)
• Ksenija Prohaska (Croatian actress)
• Ksenija Symonowa (Artist from the United Kingdom)
• Ksenija Voishal (Belarusian basketball player)