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How to Pronounce Xavier

Xavier / zayveeɚ /

The name Xavier is a Male name of English origin meaning "Derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria meaning the new house". It is pronounced zayveeɚ.

English Male

Xavier is a English name meaning "Derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria meaning the new house". The name Xavier originates from the Basque word 'etxeberri(a),' composed of 'etxe' (house) and 'berri' (new).

Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic zayveeɚ
IPA zeɪviɚ

Say it as zayveeɚ. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Saint Francis Xavier - Jesuit missionary
  • · Xavier Rudd - Australian musician
  • · Xavier Dolan - Canadian filmmaker

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How do you pronounce Xavier?
Xavier is pronounced zayveeɚ.
What is the correct pronunciation of Xavier?
The correct pronunciation of Xavier is zayveeɚ (IPA: zeɪviɚ).
Is Xavier a English name?
Yes, Xavier is a English name meaning "Derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria meaning the new house".

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