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Ximena
GirlSpanish, Basque origin · /hee-MEH-nah/ · modern
Meaning: Hearkening, listener.
Popularity 76/1003 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Ximena is a popular, familiar name (popularity 76/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
Ximena is a Spanish feminine name derived from the Basque name 'Seme' or 'Xeme,' meaning 'son' or 'child.' Over time, it evolved into 'Ximena,' often interpreted as 'hearkening' or 'listener.' It gained popularity through medieval Spanish history, notably borne by Ximena Díaz, the wife of the legendary Spanish hero El Cid. The name has since become widely used in Spanish-speaking countries and beyond.
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