Boy name
Ksenofon name meaning
“foreign voice; foreign speech”
Ksenofon means foreign voice or foreign speech. It comes from Greek Xenophōn, combining elements associated with xenos, meaning stranger or guest, and phōnē, meaning voice. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name has a historical connection with Xenophon, the ancient Greek historian who wrote the Anabasis.
What does Ksenofon mean?
Foreign voice; foreign speech
In Turkish: yabancı ses; yabancı söyleyiş
Ksenofon is a Turkish rendering of the Greek name Xenophōn. Its best-known historical association is the ancient Greek historian and writer Xenophon, author of the Anabasis. The second element concerns voice or speech, so the name's meaning includes that auditory element rather than simply referring to foreignness.
Origin of the name Ksenofon
It comes from Greek Xenophōn, combining elements associated with xenos, 'stranger' or 'guest', and phōnē, 'voice' or 'sound'.
How to pronounce Ksenofon
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ksenofon/ |
Is Ksenofon a boy’s name?
Yes, Ksenofon is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Ksenofon does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
FAQ about the name Ksenofon
What is the meaning of Ksenofon?
Ksenofon means “foreign voice; foreign speech”. It comes from Greek Xenophōn, combining elements associated with xenos, 'stranger' or 'guest', and phōnē, 'voice' or 'sound'.
Is Ksenofon a boy’s name?
Yes, Ksenofon is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Ksenofon in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ksenofon nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ksenofon?
Ksenofon is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Ksenofon have?
Ksenofon has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Ksenofon?
Ksenofon does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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