Xena

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Pop culture, Greek

"guest, hospitality"

Xena Origin and Meaning

The name Xena is a girl's name of Greek, Ukranian origin meaning "guest, hospitality".

Likely a variation of the Greek name Xenia, Xena is associated with the the TV Warrior Princess, played by Lucy Lawless back in the 90s. Also used as a diminutive form of Alexina or Zenobia, the name was used as a nickname, or temporary name, for the minor planet now known as Eris. It was chosen when it was still being decided how Eris would be classified, and was selected because it began with X and had the mythological, TV connection.

Xena Rank in US Top 1000

# 766 in the US

Xena Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1938 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Xena

• 1938 Nameberry 2025
• 66 Unique 2023
• 509 Future 2028
• 90 Dogs 2022

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Famous People Named Xena

• Xena former stage name of Lisa Fischer, American R&B singer

The name Xena in Pop Culture

• "Xena: Warrior Princess " TV series
• Luna Xena Lovegood character from Harry Potter