Ximena
[xiˈmenə]Meaning
feminine form of Ximeno, a Spanish or Basque name of unknown meaning
Background Story
Ximena is the feminine form of Ximeno, also given as Jimeno, a Spanish or Basque name of unknown meaning that has been in use since the Middle Ages. It is associated with the Basque Semen, from seme, "son", and has come to be viewed as a form of Simone, though their origins are distinct. The French rendering is Chimène, and Jimena and Gimena are variants. In 2020 it was the 129th most popular name for girls born in the United States, and it is among the most popular names for baby girls in Mexico.
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