Saverio
/saˈvɛ.rjo/masculine
The English name Xavier is translated into the Italian masculine given name Saverio.
Saverio is a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /saˈvɛ.rjo/. It has three syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
When do people say it?
In Italian culture, it is customary to use titles such as Signore (Mr.) before a name when addressing someone formally.
Did you know?
- While Saverio is the standard Italian form, the original Basque word from which it comes actually means 'new house'.
- The name Saverio is deeply associated with Saint Francis Xavier, who is the patron saint of missions. In Italy, people named Saverio often celebrate their name day on December 3.
- Although it is a male name, some Italian families historically used Saveria as a feminine version, though it is now extremely rare.
Examples in context
- Ciao Xavi!Hi Xavi!
- Sei proprio simpatico, Xavierino!You're really nice, Xavierino!
- Gentile Signor Francesco SmithDear Mr. Francesco Smith
- Ho incontrato Saverio ieri.I met Saverio yesterday.
- Saverio è un bravo ragazzo.Saverio is a good guy.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new colleague.
- FrancescoConosci il nuovo collega?Do you know the new colleague?
- GiuliaSì, si chiama Saverio.Yes, his name is Saverio.
- FrancescoSaverio è molto gentile.Saverio is very kind.
- GiuliaSì, è un tipo simpatico.Yes, he is a nice guy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “xavier” translations and entries Saverio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
