Xabier

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Xabier is derived from the Basque name Xabier, which is a variant of the name Xavier. The name Xavier means "new house" or "bright" in Basque, and is also associated with Saint Francis Xavier, a Catholic missionary who traveled to Asia in the 16th century.
Pronunciation
Xabier is pronounced "SHA-bee" in Basque.
sha-BYEHR(Basque)
sha-bee-EHR(Galician)
Popularity
Xabier is not a very popular name in the world, but it is widely recognized as a Basque name. According to DefineName, Xabier was the 10th most popular baby boy name in Spain in 2020.

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Xabier Name meanings & History

Xabier is of Basque origin. The name Xabier is derived from the Basque name Xabier, which is a variant of the name Xavier. The name Xavier means "new house" or "bright" in Basque, and is also associated with Saint Francis Xavier, a Catholic missionary who traveled to Asia in the 16th century. Basque and Galician form of Xavier. Xabier is used as a first name for baby boys in the Basque country and in other parts of the world. It is also used as a surname in many Basque families.

Zodiac Sign of Xabier: Excited Gemini

Synonyms of Xabier:

X: Extravagant,Extensive,Exhaustive,Exaggeration,Extreme,Excitement,X marks' the spot

A: Ambitious,Angry,Aggressive,Assertive,Action,Argumentative

B: Bountiful,Bashful,Brains,Beauty

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

E: Exaggerate,Expressive,Entertain,Enliven,Environment,Enlighten

R: Reason,Restless,Resourceful,Rational

Xabier is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Xabier include Xabier Azkargorta (football coach), Xabier Euzkitze (Basque linguist and writer), and Xabier Uriarte (film director).

Related Names to Xabier

Related names to Xabier include Xavier, Javier, Javi, and Xabi.

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