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Polyxena

OriginGreek
Meaning"very hospitable"

About Polyxena

Polyxena was a minor figure in Greek mythology - a daughter of King Priam and a love interest of the famed warrior Achilles. The name is a bit clunky but could be pulled off by the right woman.

Pronounced polly-zeena.

Editor's take: The name Polyxena is a girl's name meaning "very hospitable".

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