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Xav

Statistics: Spain · native version ↗
Boy Name day: December 3 In French: Javier
Origin: Basque. Meaning: the new house.
From Basque Etxeberria, 'the new house', name of the Navarrese castle where San Francisco Javier was born in 1506.

Name day for Xav

December 3

Why this day? Xav is a short form of Xavier, and shares its name day.

Xav is celebrated in France, the United States and Spain on December 3.

The story of the name Xav

Xav is a short form of Xavier. It keeps its origin (Basque) and meaning — the new house, and shares its name day, December 3.

On birth records, Xav is rarely written as such: the Xavs are Xaviers (33,913 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Xavier page.

Frequently asked questions about Xav

What does Xav mean?

Xav is a short form of Xavier, which means the new house.

When is Xav's name day?

December 3, together with Xavier: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Xav a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Xavier.

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Humor 6/10
Independence 9/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 3/10

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