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Xavier

American

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

noun

Saint Francis Francisco Javierthe Apostle of the Indies, 1506–52, Spanish Jesuit missionary, especially in India and Japan.
a male given name: from an Arabic word meaning “bright.”

Xavier British

/ xaˈβjɛr, ˈzeɪvɪə, ˈzæv- /

noun

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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Most polls and pundits say Democrat Xavier Becerra is likely to be the top voter-getter in the primary to replace Gavin Newsom as California governor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The latest polls show a three-way split, with former president Joe Biden's health secretary Xavier Becerra in the lead.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Xavier fought the studio, and everything you’re reading is part of his punishment.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The latest polls show Hilton is leading along with the clean-shaven Democrat Xavier Becerra, suggesting voters in November will have a choice between scruff and no scruff.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Fred Steadman’s name, it turned out, was Xavier Glitts.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett

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