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Kseniya

kseh-NEE-yah

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginRussian

The Story of Kseniya

This name is a quiet promise of warmth, a gentle echo of a time when strangers were welcomed like kin.

Kseniya, a Russian variant of the Greek 'Xenia,' speaks of an ancient tradition of hospitality and honored guest-friendship. It traveled across empires, a sentiment cherished from Byzantine courts to humble hearths.

When you speak Kseniya, you hear a resonance of deep kindness and a natural inclination to care for others. This is the name for your child whose empathy will be a guiding light, making everyone feel safe and cherished.

What It Means

A Russian form of Xenia, from Greek, meaning 'hospitality' or 'welcome'.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Personality Traits

HospitableKindCaringGentleIntelligent

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Peak Year

#11 in 2009

Total Births

101

First Recorded

2000

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