Xavi

The name Xavi is a Catalan diminutive form of the name Xavier, which is derived from the Basque surname Etxeberria. The Basque surname Etxeberria is composed of the elements 'etxe' meaning 'house' and 'berri' meaning 'new'.

The name Xavier was popularized by St. Francis Xavier, a 16th-century Jesuit missionary who traveled to India, Japan, and other parts of Asia to spread Christianity. The name became popular among Catholics in honor of the saint.

The shortened form Xavi is particularly common in Catalonia and other Spanish-speaking regions, where it is used as a familiar or diminutive form of Xavier.

While the name Xavi has its roots in the Basque language and culture, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly among those with Hispanic or Catholic backgrounds.