What Does the Name Xavier Mean
The name Xavier comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Xavier below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Xavier Name Meaning
English, French, Portuguese, Catalan, Spanish (Archaic)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 borne...
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