"Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."
Christian Name · Greek Origin
Xenia Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Xenia
girl
Xenia means "Hospitality; Welcome to strangers", a girl's name of Greek origin. The name Xenia does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Xenia entertains angels unawares — given to hospitality, distributing to saints, the welcoming soul who opens doors to heaven's messengers.
Is Xenia in the Bible?
No — the name Xenia does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Hospitality; Welcome to strangers", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Xenia.
Pronunciation:/ZEN-ee-ah/
OriginGreek
MeaningHospitality; Welcome to strangers
What does Xenia mean?
Xenia is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Hospitality; Welcome to strangers". Xenia is hospitality — and showing kindness to strangers may entertain angels. 'Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.' Xenia opens her door to heaven's messengers.
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What does Xenia mean in the Bible?
Xenia means "Hospitality; Welcome to strangers" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Xenia is hospitality — and showing kindness to strangers may entertain angels. 'Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.' Xenia opens her door to heaven's messengers.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Xenia?
Xenia is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Hospitality; Welcome to strangers" — not because Scripture names anyone Xenia.
"Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality."
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Which books of the Bible mention Xenia?
Xenia is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Xenia?
Xenia entertains angels unawares — given to hospitality, distributing to saints, the welcoming soul who opens doors to heaven's messengers.
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Xenia?
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