Javier

New house; Bright

GenderBoyOriginSpanishSay ithah-vee-EHRPopularityCommon
Pronounced hah-vee-EHR

About the name Javier

Javier is a classic Spanish name that is both strong and approachable. It is often associated with the Basque region and the explorer Saint Francis Xavier.

Javier has a passionate, magnetic presence and real warmth underneath his confidence.

Fun fact

Javier comes from the Basque place name Xabier, meaning 'new house,' and was made famous by the 16th-century missionary Saint Francis Xavier.

Nicknames for Javier

Javi

Variations

XavierJaviJaviera

Famous people named Javier

  • Javier Bardem (actor)
  • Javier Milei (Argentine president)

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