Xiomara
Meaning of Xiomara
Xiomara, pronounced see-oh-MAH-rah, is a Spanish-language form of the medieval Germanic Guiomar, a compound of “wig” (battle) and “mār” (fame), so its core meaning points to “renowned in battle.” The name took root in the Canary Islands and spread through Latin America, where its confident rhythm and the affectionate short form “Xio” keep it current. In contemporary culture it resonates through public figures such as Honduran president Xiomara Castro and Dominican-American television host Xiomara Laugart, giving the name a modern, activist edge. U.S. birth records show a steady rise—from just a handful of babies in the early 1960s to 714 newborns and a No. 385 ranking in 2024—mirroring broader interest in Spanish names with strong phonetic signatures. Feminine yet forceful, Xiomara offers parents a cross-cultural choice that blends Old World strength with Latin warmth, all while remaining distinctive on American playgrounds.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as see-oh-MAH-rah (/siːoˌmaʀa/)
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Notable People Named Xiomara
| Xiomara Castro is Honduras' first female president, elected in 2022, and previously served as first lady during her husband Manuel Zelaya's presidency. |
| Xiomara Reyes, a former principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre, now heads The Washington Ballet School. |
| Dominican singer and composer Xiomara Fortuna is renowned for her deep voice and work in world music, roots music, jazz, and contemporary genres. |
| Xiomara Laugart Sánchez is a Cuban singer now based in New York City, known for her extensive career in nueva trova music in Cuba and over 17 albums recorded. |
| Xiomara Yolanda Griffith Mahon is a Venezuelan judoka who competed in three consecutive Olympics from 1992 and won three Pan American Games medals in the 1990s. |
