Xanthe

At a Glance: Name: Xanthe – Meaning: golden, yellow – Origin: Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ZAN-thee

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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

Phonetic: ZAN-thee   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1964–2023.

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FAQ

What does the name Xanthe mean?

Golden, yellow. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Xanthe)

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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