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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."
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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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