Khione as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Khione

What is the meaning of the name Khione ?

The baby name Khione is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kɪˈoʊni/ or /kaɪˈoʊni/ (kee-OH-nee or kye-OH-nee).

Khione is Greek in Origin.

Khione is the English transliteration of Ancient Greek Χιόνη (Khionē), from χιών (khiōn), “snow.” In Greek myth the name belongs to several figures, most notably the personification and minor goddess of snow, a daughter of Boreas, and to Chione, daughter of Daedalion, famed in Ovid’s Metamorphoses. The meaning centers on “snow,” “snowy one,” and bright, wintry purity. Variants include Chione (Latinized/classical) and Khionē (scholarly transliteration). Modern Greek also uses Chioni/Khioni.

As a given name, Khione is attested rarely in historical records and remains uncommon today, though it has seen modest modern revival alongside interest in mythological names and through appearances in contemporary fiction (e.g., Rick Riordan’s series). Usage skews to feminine. The ‘Kh-’ form preserves the rough Greek chi sound, while ‘Chione’ is more familiar in English print. Related names evoking winter include Neve, Eira, and Yuki.