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How to pronounce Xavier (ZAY-vee-er)

Xavier

ZAY-vee-er

ZAYveeer

In Australia usually said 'ZAY-vee-er', not 'eks-AY-vee-er'. Three syllables.

Notes

In Australia usually said 'ZAY-vee-er', not 'eks-AY-vee-er'. Three syllables.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Basque/Arabic
Meaning
new house, bright (from Etxeberria)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Xav
  • Xavi
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Saint Francis Xavier was a 16th-century Spanish missionary and co-founder of the Jesuits.

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