Xavier
Origin of the name Javier:
Transferred use of the Spanish surname derived from the place-name Xavier in Navarre. The name, which is believed to be derived from the Basque Etcheberria (the new house), was originally borne in honor of St. Francis Xavier (1506 - 52), a famous Spanish missionary to Japan and the East Indies and the patron saint of missionaries in foreign lands.
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My oldest son's name is Xavier and believe me he lives up to that name!
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Xavy, X, Zay
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The boy's name Xavier \x(a)-vier\ is pronounced ecks-ZAY-vee-er, ZAY-vee-er or SHAV-ier. It is of Spanish, Arabic and Basque origin, and its meaning is "bright; splendid; new house".
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*Xavier Cugat, bandleader
*Xavier Serbia, formerly of the boy band Menudo; as an adult is a financial commentator and syndicated columnist.
*Saint Francis Xavier was a 16th-century Jesuit missionary who took Christianity to the East Indies and Japan.
*Xavier Dphrepaulezz, the child of the first Somalian ambassador to the United Nations, was raised in Oakland as a strict Sunni Muslim. Xavier's life as a child centered around prayer, and the only music he was officially allowed to listen to was Arthur Fiedler. However, Xavier found more of an affinity with R&B, especially Sly and the Family Stone and James Brown, once he was exposed to it through Oakland's street culture. His newfound love led his father to kick him out of the house, but Xavier was able to support himself while honing his musical talents. While only 25, he played all the instruments on his 1995 debut album, The X Factor. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide- Xavier in song, story & screen: | Edit
Professor Charles Xavier is the leader of the X-Men (the good guys) in the comic book series
Xavier - Lead character in French films L'Auberge Espagnol and Les Poupees Rousses
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Global Popularity of the Name Xavier
- #10 in Canada (Quebec)
- #22 in Australia (Victoria)
- #60 in Australia (New South Wales)
- #71 in United States
- #95 in Canada (Alberta)
- #117 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #350 in Scotland
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