Why "XenForo"?

[Opalium]

Hello, world!

I just had a random question pop into my mind earlier today, as I was working on my forum: why is XenForo named like this? Is there any meaning behind the name? Perhaps a reference to something? I tried putting my mind into this but I can't think of anything.
I'd love to hear your thoughts - or even an answer from one of the devs!

Cheers,
~Opalium

 

[Jake B.]

xenForo meaning

i wonder why its called xenForo :) is there a story behind?

xenforo.com

 

[BassMan]

It think foro is from latin/Spanish and means forum.

Xen means something different or strange (from Greek xenos strange)

 

[Opalium]

xenForo meaning

i wonder why its called xenForo :) is there a story behind?

xenforo.com

Ah! Seems like I'm not the only one who tried to figure it out, then.

Interesting choice indeed, especially with that Four-O reference.