Xavier

Xavier Meaning & Origin

About Xavier
The name Xavier is of Basque origin and means "new house" or "bright." It is derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria, which combines the elements etxe, meaning "house," and berri, meaning "new" or "bright." Xavier is a popular name with Spanish and Portuguese origins, often associated with Saint Francis Xavier, a prominent Catholic missionary. The name Xavier is often given to boys and is associated with qualities such as intelligence, charisma, and leadership.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Xavier are male.

Xavier Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -4.25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SF
🗽 NYSIIS
XA
🔊 Soundex
X0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EY1 V Y ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈzeɪvjər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SF', 'SFR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
X160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Xavier in Braille

Here's how to represent Xavier in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Xavier in braille

How to Spell the Name Xavier in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Xavier using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Xavier in sign language

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