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Xav

Boy Name day: December 3 In French: Javier
Xav is a short form of Xavier: on birth records it is written Xavier (143,462 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Xavier page. Also a short form of Alexavier.
Origin: Basque. Meaning: New house / new home.
From the Basque place-name Etxeberria ('the new house'), the birthplace of Saint Francis Xavier in Navarre, later adopted as a given name in his honor.

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 — new house / new home, and shares its name day, December 3.

On birth records, Xav is rarely written as such: the Xavs are Xaviers (143,462 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Xavier page. Xav is also a short form of Alexavier.

Frequently asked questions about Xav

What does Xav mean?

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

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.

Xav's profile

Energy 6/10
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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Xav

Top 10

  1. Diana94%
  2. Dianne94%
  3. Diane94%
  4. Lori89%
  5. Laura89%
  6. Debbie87%
  7. Deborah87%
  8. Debra87%
  9. Judy86%
  10. Vickie86%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody42%
  2. Marilyn42%
  3. Cindy42%
  4. Rita46%
  5. Bonnie56%
  6. Barbara56%
  7. Joy56%
  8. Roberta57%
  9. Terri57%
  10. Theresa57%

Love potential for Xav

Top 10

  1. Janet75%
  2. Gloria75%
  3. Denise74%
  4. Glenda71%
  5. Renee71%
  6. Brenda70%
  7. Yvonne70%
  8. Gail70%
  9. Annette70%
  10. Darlene69%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn42%
  2. Rita42%
  3. Cindy42%
  4. Wanda42%
  5. Bonnie42%
  6. Melody42%
  7. Barbara44%
  8. Joy44%
  9. Ann46%
  10. Anne46%

Professional potential for Xav

Top 10

  1. Connie81%
  2. Constance81%
  3. Beth77%
  4. Diana75%
  5. Diane75%
  6. Dianne75%
  7. Kathryn73%
  8. Kathleen73%
  9. Karen73%
  10. Catherine73%

Bottom 10

  1. Rita42%
  2. Phyllis42%
  3. Wanda42%
  4. Melody42%
  5. Janet43%
  6. Yvonne46%
  7. Bonnie46%
  8. Suzanne48%
  9. Susan48%
  10. Joy48%

Crush potential for Xav

Top 10

  1. Darlene93%
  2. Tammy87%
  3. Linda87%
  4. Debbie85%
  5. Debra85%
  6. Deborah85%
  7. Cynthia83%
  8. Sharon82%
  9. Charlene82%
  10. Cheryl82%

Bottom 10

  1. Connie45%
  2. Constance45%
  3. Roberta46%
  4. Martha46%
  5. Barbara49%
  6. Bonnie50%
  7. Ann54%
  8. Anne54%
  9. Toni55%
  10. Teresa56%
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