Xavier

American  

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

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

The trailer showed a fight between Gambit and Shang-Chi, played by Channing Tatum and Simu Liu respectively, and Patrick Stewart reprising his role as X-Men's Professor Xavier.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Mr. Bonta has held the post since 2021, when he was appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to succeed Xavier Becerra, who joined President Biden’s cabinet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Xavier Booker finished with 13 points, Eric Dailey Jr. had 12 points and Donovan Dent and Skyy Clark each finished with 11.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Rochester left behind a son, Xavier, now aged eight.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

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

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett