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Ximena
Meaning: uncertain; possibly from Basque seme 'son', or a form of Simon · Origin: Spanish / Basque · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
The feminine of the medieval Spanish/Basque name Ximeno, of uncertain meaning — possibly a form of Simon or from Basque seme, 'son'. Ximena (Jimena) Díaz was the wife of the Castilian hero El Cid.
Famous people named Ximena
- Ximena Sariñana (singer)
Nicknames
Mena
Variants & related names
Jimena, Chimène
Ximena name art
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FAQ
What does the name Ximena mean?
Ximena means “uncertain; possibly from Basque seme 'son', or a form of Simon”. It comes from Spanish / Basque.
Is Ximena a popular name?
Yes — Ximena has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Ximena?
Mena.
What are other forms of Ximena?
Jimena, Chimène.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.