Xavier

American  

[zey-vee-er, zav-ee-, zey-vyer] / ˈzeɪ vi ər, ˈzæv i-, ˈzeɪ vjər /

noun

1. Saint Francis Francisco Javierthe Apostle of the Indies, 1506–52, Spanish Jesuit missionary, especially in India and Japan.

2. a male given name: from an Arabic word meaning “bright.”

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Xavier British  

/ xaˈβjɛr, ˈzeɪvɪə, ˈzæv- /

noun

1. Saint Francis, known as the Apostle of the Indies. 1506–52, Spanish missionary, who was a founding member of the Jesuit society (1534) and later preached in Goa, Ceylon, the East Indies, and Japan. Feast day: Dec 3

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Other Word Forms

• Xaverian
  adjective

Example Sentences

"Playing at the same level as he does for his club is complicated," Cleber Xavier, who worked as Brazil's assistant coach in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

“Warsh has made clear he does not believe in detailed forward guidance, preferring a more data-driven approach decided meeting by meeting,” said Juan Xavier Sanchez, head of wealth strategy at Activest Wealth Management.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Hilton will face former Biden administration health secretary Xavier Becerra in the general election in November.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Despite an uptick in his performance, hopes for third-place finisher Tom Steyer are fading along with the number of uncounted ballots, suggesting Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in November.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

She ignored his rotting teeth as she jerked her chin toward the remnants of Xavier.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas