ザビエル
Zabieru
The English name Xavier is translated into Japanese as ザビエル (Zabieru). Wiktionary also lists シャビエル (Shabieru) and ゼイヴィア (Zeivia).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| ザビエル | Zabieru |
| シャビエル | Shabieru |
| ゼイヴィア | Zeivia |
| エグゼビア | Eguzebia |
| グザヴィエ | Guzevie |
While several variations exist for the name, ザビエル is the version used in historical Japanese contexts, particularly when referring to Jesuit history.
Which one should you use?
The various forms provided represent different phonetic renderings of the name: シャビエル (Shabieru), ゼイヴィア (Zeivia), エグゼビア (Eguzebia), グザヴィエ (Guzevie) and the default ザビエル (Zabieru).
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Zabieru.
Did you know?
- The use of ザ (za) in ザビエル reflects an older Portuguese influence, as the Jesuits arrived from Portugal via India.
- In Japanese pop culture, such as anime or games, the form グザヴィエ is often used for fictional characters to give them a distinct, exotic feel.
- Because Japanese lacks a standalone 'v' sound, the character ヴ (vu) in ゼイヴィア is a modern addition to make foreign names sound more authentic.
Examples in context
- 今日、シャビエルさんにお会いしました。Today, I met Mr. Xavier.
- ザビエルという名前の人がいます。Zabieru to iu namae no hito ga imasu.There is a person named Xavier.
- ザビエルはとても親しみやすい名前ですね。Zabieru wa totemo shitashimiyasui namae desu ne.Xavier is a very friendly name, isn't it?
- ザビエル、準備はできましたか？Zabieru, junbi wa dekimashita ka?Xavier, are you ready?
Example conversation
Yota and Misaki are talking about a new classmate.
- 陽太 Yota新入生にザビエルさんがいるよ。Shinnyūsei ni Zabieru-san ga iru yo.There is a new student named Xavier.
- 美咲 Misakiザビエルさんってどこから来たの？Zabieru-san tte doko kara kita no?Where is Xavier from?
- 陽太 Yotaスペインから来たらしいよ。Supein kara kita rashii yo.I heard he came from Spain.
- 美咲 Misakiいい名前だね。Ii namae da ne.That's a nice name.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “xavier” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
