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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Golden, yellow
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ZAN-thee
Xanthe is a Greek girls' name that means golden, yellow, pronounced ZAN-thee (IPA /ˈzænθi/). It's a compact, two-syllable name with a clear, stated meaning, so there's a straightforward answer ready when someone asks what it means. If you're researching Xanthe for a shortlist, those two facts — the Greek origin and the golden/yellow meaning — are the solid ground to start from.
Meaning & Origin of Xanthe
Meaning: Golden, yellow.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Xanthe
ZAN-theeIPA /ˈzænθi/
Popularity of Xanthe
SSA records for Xanthe go back to 1964, and the name's high point was #5107 in 1972, when 11 babies were given the name; by 2023 it had dropped to #17473 with only 5 recorded, making it rare at both ends of that span.
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FAQ
What does the name Xanthe mean?
Golden, yellow. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Xanthe?
Xanthe is pronounced ZAN-thee (IPA: /ˈzænθi/).
Is Xanthe a popular name right now?
Xanthe peaked at #5107 in 1972 and is ranked #17473 as of 2023. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1964–2023.)
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