Zavius
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Zavius
Zavius is a rare name of Latin origin, derived from "Xavius," which itself comes from the Basque name Xabier, meaning "new house" or "the new dwelling" (from Basque "etxe" meaning house).
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Etymology
Zavius is a rare name of Latin origin, derived from "Xavius," which itself comes from the Basque name Xabier, meaning "new house" or "the new dwelling" (from Basque "etxe" meaning house). The name is primarily used in Christian contexts, particularly among Catholic communities, as it is a variant form associated with Saint Francis Xavier, the Jesuit missionary of the 16th century.
Zavius currently ranks #9,697 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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