Origin, Meaning And History of Ximena
Ximena is a name that has Hebrew origins. The name Ximena is a feminine derivative of the name Jimeno or Ximeno. The name Ximeno has been popular in Spain since the middle ages. Ximeno, in turn, was a Spanish masculine derivative of the Greek name Simon, which was a Greek version of the Hebrew name Shim’on meaning ‘he has heard.’ The meaning of the Spanish variant, Ximena, is not very far from the original word and the name can be translated to mean ‘one who hears’ or ‘listener.’
The name Ximena has religious associations as it is sourced from the Hebrew name Simon. This name was mentioned in the Old Testament and was bestowed upon the second son of Jacob. In the New Testament, this was also the name of the man who helped Jesus carry his cross.
The most famous Simon to be mentioned in the Bible is one of the twelve Apostles who was baptized and renamed Peter by Jesus Christ. Due to the association of the name with such an important character in the Bible, it was frequently used in the Christian world.
The name Ximena is further undergoing alterations in the current age due to the modification of the Spanish language, which is replacing ‘X’ with ‘J.’ This is giving rise to a new version of the name Jimena. The name Ximena also gained popularity because it was borne by the wife of El Cid. El Cid was a Castilian knight and warlord in medieval Spain.
The name Ximena can be pronounced; ‘hee-MEH-nah’ or ‘see-MEH-nah.’ Variations of the name Ximena include Jimena, Kimena, Ximina and Chimena. The name Ximena can have pet names, such as Xi, Mena and Mia.
In the world of fictional characters, a memorable persona is Ximena. This is the name of a fictional character from the 2003 Spanish filmSeis días en la oscuridad.
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Famous People With The Name Ximena
- Ximena Sariñana RiveraMexican singer, actress, and songwriter, received a Grammy nomination for her debut album, Mediocre
- Ximena HermosoMexican professional tennis player, Number 329 on the WTA double’s ranking chart
- Ximena RestrepoColombian national Chilean sprinter, won a bronze medal in the 400 meters at the 1992 Olympic Games
- Ximena AbarcaChilean pop singer and actress, known for her role in the Chilean TV show Protagonistas de la Música
- Ximena CórdobaColombian model and actress, known for her role as the host of the TNT Movie Club on TNT and Despierta America
Ximena On The Popularity Chart
According to the US Social Security Administration chart, the popularity of the name Ximena was low in the 1980s. However, the popularity of the name momentarily increased in the following years.
Popularity Over Time
The popularity of the name Ximena was the highest in 2016 with over 2,679 babies per million named Ximena. Check out the graphical representation for detailed insights.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The ranking of the name Ximena was low in the 1980s but increased in the following years. The ranking of the name Ximena saw its all-time high in 2018.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With SimilarSound to Ximena
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Ximena ?
The name ximena means and Greek form of Xenia, meaning hospitality to a stranger.
2. What is the origin of the name Ximena?
Ximena originates from the Middle East, Spanish word .
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