"These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth."
Christian Name · Greek Origin
Xenos Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Xenos
boy
Xenos means "Stranger; Guest; Foreigner", a boy's name of Greek origin. The name Xenos does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Xenos is a pilgrim on earth — promises seen afar off, embraced by faith, the stranger journeying toward a heavenly country.
Is Xenos in the Bible?
No — the name Xenos does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Stranger; Guest; Foreigner", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Xenos.
Pronunciation:/ZEE-nohs/
OriginGreek
MeaningStranger; Guest; Foreigner
What does Xenos mean?
Xenos is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "Stranger; Guest; Foreigner". Xenos is the stranger — and we are strangers and pilgrims on earth.
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What does Xenos mean in the Bible?
Xenos means "Stranger; Guest; Foreigner" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Xenos is the stranger — and we are strangers and pilgrims on earth. 'These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.' Xenos journeys toward a better country.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Xenos?
Xenos is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Stranger; Guest; Foreigner" — not because Scripture names anyone Xenos.
"Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Xenos?
Xenos has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Xenos?
Xenos is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Xenos?
Xenos is a pilgrim on earth — promises seen afar off, embraced by faith, the stranger journeying toward a heavenly country.
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Xenos name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Xenos does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Stranger; Guest; Foreigner", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Xenos.
Xenos means "Stranger; Guest; Foreigner." It is a Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Stranger; Guest; Foreigner" — runs right through the Bible.
Greek. Xenos comes into English from Greek and carries the sense "Stranger; Guest; Foreigner." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Xenos
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Xenos?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Xenos?
You can read every verse where Xenos appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.