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Name Origin

Javier is a Spanish masculine given name, derived from the Basque name 'Xabier'. It means 'new house' or 'bright house', signifying new beginnings and hope.

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Famous People

Javier Bardem (1969-)

Actor

  • Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
  • Two Goya Awards for Best Actor

Javier Solana (1942-)

Politician, Diplomat

  • NATO Secretary General (1995-1999)
  • European Union High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy (1999-2009)

Javier Pérez de Cuéllar (1920-2020)

Diplomat, Politician

  • Fifth Secretary-General of the United Nations (1982–1991)

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