Ximena or Jimena is the female version of the given name Jimeno or Ximeno, a Spanish or Basque name of unknown meaning that has been in use since the Middle Ages. It has been associated with the Basque Semen.[1] It has come to be viewed as a form of the name Simone, though their origins are distinct. The French rendering of the name is Chimène.

Ximena
GenderFemale
Origin
Word/nameBasque or Spanish

It is currently among the most popular names for baby girls in Mexico.[2] In 2020, it was the 129th most popular name for girls born in the United States.[3]

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  1. ^ "Meaning, origin and history of the name Ximeno".
  2. ^ "Top 10 de los nombres más populares entre los mexicanos para sus hijos; "Sofi" y "Santi" a la cabeza".
  3. ^ "Popular Baby Names".