Saveriu
The Corsican form of Xavier, derived from Basque roots meaning "new house".
Meaning and origin
Saveriu represents Corsica's adaptation of Xavier, a name with Basque origins meaning new house, which gained prominence through Saint Francis Xavier, the Jesuit missionary of the 16th century.
How to pronounce Saveriu
| English (US) | ZAV-yer /ˈzæviər/ |
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