Javi

Spanish variation of Xavier, Basque
"new house"

Javi Origin and Meaning

The name Javi is a boy's name.

Javi is a masculine name most commonly used as a diminutive of the Spanish name Javier (Xavier). Javier originates from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'the new house,' and gained prominence through Saint Francis Xavier, a 16th-century missionary. Javi functions both as a nickname and increasingly as a given name in its own right, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries and communities. The name has gained wider recognition internationally through Spanish sports figures, especially footballers. Javi has a modern, friendly quality while maintaining its cultural roots. Its brevity appeals to contemporary naming trends that favor short, distinctive names with international recognition and straightforward pronunciation.

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Famous People Named Javi

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  • Javier "Javi" Bonilla
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The name Javi in Pop Culture

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