ChristianBoyOther or unclear
Xavier: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
زیویئر
Xavier
What Xavier means
Xavier (زیویئر) is used as a Christian boy’s name, but we found no entry for it in the classical dictionaries we use, so Naam gives no meaning for it.
Xavier at a glance
- Meaning
- No classical source found
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Other or unclear
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- zay-vee-er
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 6
- First letter
- X · ز
Origin and history of Xavier
No classical source found
Taken from the castle of Javier in Navarre, birthplace of St Francis Xavier, the missionary of Goa and India; the place name is usually explained from Basque etxe berri, new house. No entry in our classical sources.
Base wordBasque place name Javier (Etxeberri)
A popular name, but we found no entry for it in the classical dictionaries we use, so we give no meaning.
How to say and write Xavier
- Say it
- zay-vee-er3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Xavier
- Urdu
- زیویئر
- Original script
- Xavier
- Other spellings
- Javier · Zavier
- Known bearer
- St Francis Xavier
Sibling names for Xavier
Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Xavier.
- AnnabelاینابیلMeaning disputedGirlOther or unclear
- Candaceکینڈسqueen mother (a title)GirlOther or unclear
- EleanorایلینورMeaning disputedGirlOther or unclear
- GenevieveجنیویوMeaning disputedGirlOther or unclear
- Mariyaماریہa form related to Maryam (proposed)GirlOther or unclear
- MonicaمونیکاMeaning disputedGirlOther or unclear
- TeresaٹریساMeaning disputedGirlOther or unclear
- VeraویراMeaning disputedGirlOther or unclear
Questions about the name Xavier
What does the name Xavier mean?
We found no entry for Xavier in the classical dictionaries we use, so we give no meaning rather than repeat an unsourced one.
Is Xavier a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Xavier is a boy’s name.
Is Xavier a Christian name?
Yes. Xavier is used by Christian families. It is of Other or unclear origin. Taken from the castle of Javier in Navarre, birthplace of St Francis Xavier, the missionary of Goa and India; the place name is usually explained from Basque etxe berri, new house. No entry in our classical sources.
How do you pronounce Xavier?
Say it “zay-vee-er”: 3 syllables.
How do you write Xavier in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Xavier is written زیویئر. In its original script: Xavier.
What are other spellings of Xavier?
Xavier is also spelled Javier, Zavier.
Who is a famous person named Xavier?
St Francis Xavier
Is the meaning of Xavier verified?
No classical source found. A popular name, but we found no entry for it in the classical dictionaries we use, so we give no meaning. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.