Ksenia
/K-S-EH-N-IH-AA/
Stranger, guest, hospitality — Ksenia (Russian Ксения, from Greek xenos) is the feminine form of a name rooted in the sacred Greek duty of welcoming guests, the same root behind the word xenia. It is honoured through Xenia of Petersburg, the Orthodox holy fool revered for her humility and self-emptying charity.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Ksenia is a Christian girl name of Russian origin, meaning “Stranger, guest, hospitality — Ksenia (Russian Ксения, from Greek xenos) is the feminine form of a name rooted in the sacred Greek duty of welcoming guests, the same root behind the word xenia. It is honoured through Xenia of Petersburg, the Orthodox holy fool revered for her humility and self-emptying charity.”.
Ksenia is a girl's name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Stranger, guest, hospitality — Ksenia (Russian Ксения, from Greek xenos) is the feminine form of a name rooted in the sacred Greek duty of welcoming guests, the same root behind the word xenia. It is honoured through Xenia of Petersburg, the Orthodox holy fool revered for her humility and self-emptying charity." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among Russian, Ukrainian, Greek families, Ksenia carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Ksenia
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Ksenia lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Ksenia's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Ksenia's saint & feast day →What does Ksenia's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Ksenia resonates in either tradition.
Ksenia's destiny number is 5 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Ksenia's full reading →
Does Ksenia go with your family's names?
Ksenia breaks into 6 sounds: /K-S-EH-N-IH-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Ksenia sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Ksenia beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Ksenia — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Ksenia
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Ksenia
What does the name Ksenia mean?
Ksenia means "Stranger, guest, hospitality — Ksenia (Russian Ксения, from Greek xenos) is the feminine form of a name rooted in the sacred Greek duty of welcoming guests, the same root behind the word xenia. It is honoured through Xenia of Petersburg, the Orthodox holy fool revered for her humility and self-emptying charity.." It is a girl name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Ksenia a boy or girl name?
Ksenia is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Ksenia?
Ksenia is of Russian origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Russian, Ukrainian, Greek families.
Is Ksenia a Christian name?
Yes. Ksenia is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Russian origin.
What does Ksenia mean in Russian?
Ksenia originates from Russian, where it means "Stranger, guest, hospitality — Ksenia (Russian Ксения, from Greek xenos) is the feminine form of a name rooted in the sacred Greek duty of welcoming guests, the same root behind the word xenia. It is honoured through Xenia of Petersburg, the Orthodox holy fool revered for her humility and self-emptying charity.."
What are common nicknames for Ksenia?
Common short forms of Ksenia include Ksenya.
What is the numerology of Ksenia?
Ksenia has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
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