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Xabi
Pronounced SHAH-bee /ˈʃɑː.bi/Medium
Meaning: Xabi is a Basque short form of Xabier (Xavier), from Basque etxeberri, 'the new house.' Well known through footballer Xabi Alonso.Medium
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History & Origin
Xabi is a Basque short form of Xabier, the Basque form of Xavier, from etxeberri, 'the new house.' Its profile is lifted by footballer Xabi Alonso, and it reads as crisp and heritage-rich (said 'SHAH-bee').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Basque and Spanish families. Rare, sporty, and heritage-rich.
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What does the name Xabi mean?
Xabi is a Basque short form of Xabier (Xavier), from etxeberri, 'the new house.'
How do you pronounce Xabi?
It's said SHAH-bee /ˈʃɑː.bi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Xabi a boy or girl name?
Xabi is a boy's name.
How popular is Xabi?
Xabi is a rare name in the U.S.