This list covers 4 Slavic girl names starting with “X”, ranging from “Xenia” to “Xenka”. Most of these names share a common root and a warm, welcoming meaning, and parents across Russia, Ukraine, Serbia, and Bulgaria still choose them today for daughters, characters, and family nicknames.

Slavic girl names are given names rooted in the Slavic languages of Eastern and Southeastern Europe, often carrying meanings tied to hospitality, nature, or virtue. Many, like Xenia, actually trace back to Greek and were absorbed into Slavic culture through the Orthodox Church. Saint Xenia of Saint Petersburg helped make the name a lasting favorite across Russia and beyond.

Below you’ll find the table with each name’s country, pronunciation, meaning, and description.

Name: the “X” Slavic girl name itself, along with its most common spelling used across the region today.

Country: the country or region where you’re most likely to hear this name given to a girl.

Pronunciation: a simple phonetic guide that shows you how to say the name correctly out loud.

Meaning: the core meaning or origin behind the name, so you understand what it represents.

Description: extra background on the name’s history, popularity, or cultural significance, giving you a fuller picture of why it’s used.

Slavic girl names

NameCountryPronunciationMeaning
XeniaRussiaKSEN-ee-ahhospitable, welcoming to strangers
XeniyaUkrainekseh-NEE-yahhospitable, guest
XenijaSerbiaKSEH-nee-yahhospitable, welcoming
XenkaBulgariaZEN-kahhospitable one (pet form)

Descriptions

Xenia
A graceful name rooted in the Greek word for hospitality, made popular in Russia by the beloved Orthodox Saint Xenia of Saint Petersburg.
Xeniya
A common Ukrainian and Russian spelling of Xenia, carrying the same meaning tied to warmly welcoming guests.
Xenija
The South Slavic spelling of Xenia used across Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia, prized for its soft, melodic sound.
Xenka
An affectionate Bulgarian diminutive of Xenia, used as a warm nickname among family and close friends.
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