Possibly a variant of Xenia, from Latin Xenia, from Ancient Greek ξενία, the assumed name of a fifth-century saint venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church, from ξένος.
The lead character in the television series Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–2001) was the inspiration for the dwarf planet's nickname and for comparisons to the character.
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