Spanish Names that Start With X
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The names
Ximena
Feminization of Ximeno, Spanish
"hearing, listening; son"
A popular choice in Mexico and a Top 200 name in the US, though usually for girls. Ximena has that stylish X- initial and a sunny feel. Alternative form Jimena is also in the charts and is far more…
Ximenia
Spanish nature name
For any parents out there searching for a nature name starting with x -- and we doubt there are many -- this one, named for a Spanish monk called Ximenes, is a small tropical plant bearing wild limes.
Xabat
Basque variation of Salvador, Spanish
"savior"
The Basque form of Salvador starts with the intriguing letter X, which is pronounced like a "sh" sound in the Basque language. Xabat is a great Basque heritage choice, but we must note that it sounds…
Xalvador
Xalvador is a distinctive masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Salvador, which means 'savior' in Spanish. The replacement of 'S' with 'X' gives the name an exotic and…
Ximenes
Spanish variation of Simon
The J spelling -- both are pronounced as if they started with H -- is more common, but the X has more flair.
Ximen
Spanish and Basque
"son"
Ximen is not, as many think, the Spanish variation of Simon. It is derived from the medieval Basque name Semen (emphasis on the second syllable, but still completely unusable in the English-speaking…
Xandra
Spanish, diminutive of Alexandra
"man's defender"
The initial X is pronounced like a Z. Confusing? Potentially. But there are enough Alexandras and Xanders through the Western World these days that this spelling wouldn't seem outlandish.
Ximens
Ximens is an uncommon masculine name with roots possibly deriving from Spanish or Portuguese origins. It may be a variant of Ximeno or Jimeno, which originated from the Basque name Semen, related to…