Girl Names baby nameXeni

What does the name Xeni mean?

The meaning of the name “Xeni” is: “Welcoming; hospitality”.

Additional information: Modern Greek transcription of Xene.

This name derives from the Ancient Greek root surname "xénos (Ξένος), meaning “welcoming, hospitality, a foreigner, stranger, guest”. It is a female name used mainly in Greece, Ukraine, and Russia, although it started to become more popular in Spain during the 90s.

Saint Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg is a patron saint of 5th century, who according to tradition, gave all her possessions to the poor after her husband died.