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The given name Xavier is a masculine name derived from the 16th-century Navarrese Roman Catholic Saint Francis Xavier.
The given name Xavier is a masculine name derived from the 16th-century Navarrese Roman Catholic Sai
A boy name with 2 syllables. Currently considered common.
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The name Xavier originates from the Basque place name Etxaberri, meaning 'new house'. It was popularized by Saint Francis Xavier, a 16th-century Jesuit missionary, making it a name associated with exploration and religious devotion. Its usage spread across Catholic countries and has since gained popularity globally.
Xavier Samuel, Xavier Dolan, Xavier Naidoo, Xavier Becerra, Saint Francis Xavier
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