Javier
[ˈxaβjeɾ]Meaning
The name Javier is derived from the Basque place name 'Xavier', meaning 'new house'.
Background Story
The name Javier is famously associated with Saint Francis Xavier, a Spanish missionary and co-founder of the Jesuit order. He was known for his travels to India and Japan in the 16th century, spreading Christianity.
Temperament
Variations
Xavier, Jav, Javi
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