François-Xavier
A compound name joining François ("of the Franks" or "free man") with Xavier ("new house" or "bright").
Meaning and origin
François-Xavier combines the French classic François with Xavier, honouring the memory of Saint Francis Xavier, the influential missionary in the 16th century.
How to pronounce François-Xavier
| French (France) | frahn-SWAH gz-AH-vee-ay /fʁɑ̃ˈswa ɡzaˈvje/ |
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