Xenia

Xenia comes from a Greek word for hospitality, especially the relationship between a host and a guest. It belongs to the same word family as xenos, which can refer to a stranger or guest. The meaning therefore carries an idea of welcoming and receiving others, grounded in an important social custom of the ancient Greek world.

The name also has a Christian history through saints called Xenia and has developed related forms in several languages. Ksenia makes the initial consonant combination explicit in Latin letters, while other language traditions use their own spelling and pronunciation conventions. For parents considering Xenia, the hospitality meaning provides a concrete point of connection with generosity and welcome. Its ancient vocabulary and later religious use give it a history extending beyond a single mythological or literary character.