Behind the Name
the etymology and history of first names
Search
View Name: Xavier


XAVIER

Gender: Masculine

Usage: English, French, Portuguese, Catalan

Pronounced: ZAY-vee-ur (English), ZAY-vyur (English), ig-ZAY-vee-ur (English), za-VYAY (French)   [key]

Derived from the Basque place name Etxabier meaning "the new house". Saint Francis Xavier was the Jesuit priest who popularized the name. He was a missionary to India, Japan, China, and other areas in eastern Asia. He is the patron saint of the Orient and missionaries.
Popularity
Related Names
Name Days
Websites
Ratings
Comments

Contribute Information
Add to Your List


Home Copyright © 1996-2008 Mike Campbell | Contact Information