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

Xavier Simons, who scored the goal that clinched the second leg for Bolton on Thursday at Valley Parade, is less diplomatic about their prospects.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Consider Xavier Becerra, who served as Joe Biden’s health and human services secretary and has recently surged in the gubernatorial polls.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The biggest move since Swalwell’s exit from the race, though, has been a leap in the polls from former congressman, California attorney general, and Biden Cabinet member Xavier Becerra.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

Senate seat, and the decision fell to her replacement, Xavier Becerra — now a leading candidate for California governor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

His eyes were slightly purple beneath—hadn’t he gotten any sleep in the three weeks since Xavier had died?

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas