What origin is the name Polyxena?

Polyxena comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Polyxena a popular name?

Polyxena is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Polyxena?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Polyxena — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Polyxena

Q: Is Polyxena a rare name?

Yes. Polyxena does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Polyxena

Polyxena

Girl

greek

4 syllables

Polyxena is a greek girl's name meaning "Of Greek origin, this name belonged to the daughter of Priam and Hecuba. It literally translates to being very hospitable or kind to strangers.".

Polyxena is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Of Greek origin, this name belonged to the daughter of Priam and Hecuba. It literally translates to being very hospitable or kind to strangers.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of Greek origin, this name belonged to the daughter of Priam and Hecuba. It literally translates to being very hospitable or kind to strangers.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Polyxena

Very rare in US records

What does Polyxena mean?

Polyxena is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Of Greek origin, this name belonged to the daughter of Priam and Hecuba. It literally translates to being very hospitable or kind to strangers.".