Ksenija

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Latvian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1825–1850. Ultimately from Ancient Greek ξενία (xenía, hospitable). Cognate with English Xenia.

Proper noun[edit]

Ksenija f

  1. a female given name from Ancient Greek
  2. A transliteration of the Russian female given name Ксе́ния (Ksénija).

Related terms[edit]

References[edit]

  • Klāvs Siliņš: Latviešu personvārdu vārdnīca. Riga "Zinātne" 1990, →ISBN
  • [1] Population Register of Latvia: Ksenija was the only given name of 2511 persons in Latvia on May 21st 2010, including Russian speakers.