Female Name
Xanthippi
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
animals
colors
fauna
horses
Orthodox saints
yellow
Writing Systems
ΞανθίππηGreek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
50/100
Meaning & Etymology
Xanthippi is the Modern Greek transcription of Xanthippe, a name of ancient Greek origin. The name Xanthippe itself is derived from the Greek words 'xanthos' meaning 'yellow' or 'blonde' and 'hippos' meaning 'horse'. Historically, the name has been associated with strong and notable women, particularly in ancient Greek society.
Etymology
Original Form:
Xanthippe
Evolution:
The name evolved from ancient Greek to its modern form, Xanthippi, through phonetic and orthographic changes in the Greek language over centuries.
Source:
Greek language evolution