New house
Pronunciation: ZAH-vee-er
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Xavier is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "New house". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: ZAH-vee-er. Lucky number: 4. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Ξαβιέ
Ξαβιέ ×‘αίρεσις בαίρος בαίρεσις בαίρος
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
ZAH-vee-er
IPA
/zɑˈviɛr/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
4
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
St. Francis Xavier was a prominent Spanish Jesuit missionary who devoted his life to spreading the Roman Catholic faith in Asia. He is best known for his missionary work in India and East Asia, particularly in the establishment of the Jesuit missions in Goa, India, and Malacca, Malaysia.
Late 16th to early 17th century
St. Francis Xavier is also known for his role in the establishment of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), which was founded in 1540 by St. Ignatius of Loyola. St. Francis Xavier was one of the first seven members of the new society and played a key role in its early development as a missionary organization.
Mid-16th century
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Translations
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Xavier
Xavier is a name meaning 'new house' or 'bright' or 'new friend'
×”×”×ר
×”×”×ר הכוכוה הגוה הוול הוכוה
Ξαβιέ
Ξαβιέ ×‘αίρεσις בαίρος בαίρεσις בαίρος
Xavier
Xavier nomen significat 'fugator' aut 'quis fugit'
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