Xavier
Found 5 entry about "Xavier"
ZAY-vee-er
ZAY-vyər(English)
ig-ZAY-vyər(English)
sha-vee-EKH(Brazilian Portuguese)
shu-vee-EHR(European Portuguese)
shə-bee-EH(Catalan)
Xavier Name meanings & History
The name Xavier comes from the Basque word "etxaberri" which means "new house". It is also a variant of the name Francis Xavier, a Spanish missionary who spread Christianity in India and Japan. Derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria meaning "the new house". This was the surname of the Jesuit priest Saint Francis Xavier (1506-1552) who was born in a village by this name. He was a missionary to India, Japan, China, and other areas in East Asia, and he is the patron saint of the Orient and missionaries. His surname has since been adopted as a given name in his honour, chiefly among Catholics. Xavier is a popular name that is commonly used for baby boys. It is a unique and powerful name that has a rich history and strong meaning.
Zodiac Sign of Xavier: Excited Gemini
Synonyms of Xavier:
X: Extreme,Excitement,Exhaustive,Extensive,Exaggeration,Extravagant,X marks' the spot
A: Aggressive,Ambitious,Argumentative,Action,Assertive,Angry
V: Versatility,Vexing,Vivacious,Variety
I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate
E: Expressive,Environment,Enliven,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Entertain
R: Resourceful,Rational,Restless,Reason
Xavier is:- a Class name
- a Classic name
- a Complex name
- a Formal name
- a Mature name
- a Refined name
- a Serious name
- a Strange name
- a Strong name
- a Upper name
- a Urban name
- a Wholesome name
Famous People
Famous people with the name Xavier include American actor Xavier Samuel, French philosopher Xavier Zubiri, and American artist Xavier Veilhan.
2.) Xavier (Male)
3.) Xavier (Female)
4.) Xavier (Male)
5.) XAVIER (Male)
Usage: French
Meanings: Transferred use of the Spanish surname derived from the placename Xavier in Navarre. The name, which is believed to be derived from the Basque Etcheberria (the new house), was originally borne in honor of St. Francis Xavier (1506-52), a famous Spanish missionary to Japan and the East Indies and the patron saint of missionaries in foreign lands. Var: Javier. (ZAYV-YEH)
