Xion

Xion is a gender-neutral first name that is used in the USA as an alternative spelling of the name Zion. The meaning of the name is "the dry one" and likely traces back to the Ancient Hebrew word ṣjh (ציה), meaning "to be dry."

What does the name Xion mean?

The name Xion, which can be used for both men and women, comes from Ancient Hebrew and means "the dry one." The Ancient Hebrew term tsiyón (צִיּוֹן), which refers to "Zion" or "Jerusalem," points to a prominent hill on which part of ancient Jerusalem was built.

Where does the name Xion come from?

The origin of the name Xion is Ancient Hebrew, and it carries the meaning "the dry one." The word components consist of ṣjh (ציה), meaning "to be dry," and tsiyón (צִיּוֹן), meaning "Zion, Jerusalem." Additionally, the name is used in the American language.

How do you pronounce Xion?

Xion is pronounced like 'Zion,' but with an 'X' at the beginning.

Popularity

In Germany, Xion is a rather rare first name that has not yet appeared in the German name popularity lists. The best ranking the name achieved was in 2022, reaching 2,844th place in the Canadian name charts. In the last ten years, Xion has been given as a first name less than ten times there, placing it at 4,293rd in the ten-year statistics. From 1980 to 2024, Xion ranks 6,930th in Canada.

Nicknames & pet names

Xi / Xixi

Famous people

• Xion (character from the "Kingdom Hearts" series)