Exampela is also known as Axampela, Xampela and Xampelo, all variants from ampellia, which means dry vineyards, or vineyards that have been abandoned, or have been turned into farmland. Exampela is also known as Xanema, a name reflecting the locals' sense of irony and tendency for euphemisms, for this name refers to how exposed the village is to strong winds, which also explains the presence of the old windmills.