"Xanthe" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈzænθi/
Etymology: From Ancient Greek Ξανθή (Xanthḗ, literally “blond-haired”), from ξανθός (xanthós, “yellow”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|Ξανθή|lit=blond-haired}} Ancient Greek Ξανθή (Xanthḗ, literally “blond-haired”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Xanthe
  1. (rare) A female given name from Ancient Greek. Tags: rare Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Xanthe-en-name-G1A8salx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries
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