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Xia

Xia is a gender-neutral name of Chinese and Greek origin meaning “glow of sunrise,” “welcoming,” or “hospitable.” In Mandarin, Xia is a surname meaning “glow of sunrise” featured in Hundred Family Surnames—a text composed of 507 common Chinese surnames during the Song dynasty. The Greek Xia is a variant of Xenia, meaning “welcoming,” “stranger,” or “guest,” from the word xenos of the same meaning. Xia is a beautiful choice for parents who wish to welcome baby into their lives with a unique, short, and sweet moniker.
Chinese, Greek Unisex
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Meaning

A glow of sun rise, welcoming, hospitable

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Pronunciation

SHEE-ah

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Traits

  • Radiant
  • Friendly
  • Inviting
  • Positive

Compatibility

Xia pairs well with both traditional and modern names for siblings. It works nicely as a middle name to add a unique touch. This name is culturally versatile and can fit in well with a variety of naming styles and backgrounds.

Radiant Friendly Inviting Positive

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Xia Juhua

Xia Juhua

Politician

Born: March 8, 1941 · Shanghai, China

Portrait of Xia Yan

Xia Yan

Writer

Born: November 27, 1900 · Fuzhou, China

Portrait of Xia Lin

Xia Lin

Artist

Born: September 29, 1953 · Beijing, China

Portrait of Xia Qing

Xia Qing

Scientist

Born: May 16, 1957 · Shanghai, China

Portrait of Xia Xiang

Xia Xiang

Athlete

Born: February 15, 1973 · Beijing, China

Portrait of Xia Vigor

Xia Vigor

Actress

Born: January 23, 2009 · Philippines

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Xia Original form
  • 夏 Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Katakana
  • Vietnamese
  • Korean
  • Russian
  • Ukrainian
  • Bulgarian

Cultural Adaptations

  • シャ (Sha) Japanese
  • シャ (Syaa) Katakana
  • 夏 (Hạ) Vietnamese
  • 夏 (하) Korean
  • 夏 (Ша) Russian
  • 夏 (Ха) Ukrainian
  • 夏 (Ха) Bulgarian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Xia

What does Xia mean?
A glow of sun rise, welcoming, hospitable
What is the origin of Xia?
Xia has Chinese, Greek origins.
Is Xia popular?
Xia has been viewed 155 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Xia?
Similar names include Nana, Djuma, Veronica, Habiba, Zuberi.
How do you pronounce Xia?
Xia is pronounced SHEE-ah.

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