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Xavier

ZAY-veer

Xavier (name) means a masculine given name of Basque origin, meaning "new house," popularized by Saint Francis Xavier. Example: “Xavier is a common name in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.”

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A masculine given name of Basque origin, meaning "new house," popularized by Saint Francis Xavier.

"Xavier is a common name in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries."

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Etymology

From the Basque place name "Etxeberria," meaning "the new house."

Synonyms

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Javier Saverio Xabier

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Rhymes for Xavier

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What does “Xavier” mean?

The word “Xavier” means a masculine given name of Basque origin, meaning "new house," popularized by Saint Francis Xavier.

How do you pronounce “Xavier”?

“Xavier” is pronounced ZAY-veer (/ˈzeɪ.vjɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Xavier” in a sentence?

Here is “Xavier” used in a sentence: “Xavier is a common name in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.”

What part of speech is “Xavier”?

“Xavier” is a name.

Is “Xavier” a common word?

“Xavier” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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