Ksawery

The name Ksawery is the Polish form of Xaver or Xavier, which refers to the Catholic saint Francis Xavier (St. Francisco de Xavier).

What does the name Ksawery mean?

The name Ksawery is regarded as the Polish variant of Xaver and Xavier, whose origin can be traced back to the Basque birthplace Etxeberri and the castle "Castillo de Xavier". The German translation means "the new house" or "Neuhaus". The roots of the name are of Basque nature and consist of the elements etxe or etse for "the house" and berri or beŕi for "new". The name became well-known through the Roman Catholic missionary Francis Xavier, who lived in the 16th century and is considered a co-founder of the Jesuit order. Similar variants of the name include Xaverius, Xavery, Xavi, Xavien, Xabier, Xabi, Saviero, Saverio, Javier, Javi, and Zavier.

Where does the name Ksawery come from?

The etymology of Ksawery leads back to a masculine given name of Basque origin that carries the meaning "the new house". The Basque

How do you pronounce Ksawery?

The sound and pronunciation of Ksawery are distinctive, as the name is three syllables long. It is pronounced as "Ksa-we-ry" [ksaˈvɛrɨ], with the unusual consonant cluster at the beginning creating tension. The middle syllable slightly opens the sound, while the ending "-ry" rings bright and fine. This gives Ksawery an individual and tradition-conscious character – strong, lively, and concise.

When is the name day of Ksawery?

The name day for Ksawery is celebrated on December 3.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Ksawery enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,751st on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2017, when it reached 1,495th place. In the last ten years, the name has been chosen about 150 times as a first name, which places it 1,882nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,100th.

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