name
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Bas
Bas (name) means a short form of names such as Sebastian, or a surname in several European languages. Example: “Bas grew up in Amsterdam.”
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A short form of names such as Sebastian, or a surname in several European languages.
"Bas grew up in Amsterdam."
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Word forms
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- Bases
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_____ grew up in Amsterdam.
Etymology
Various origins: * Borrowed from Cebuano Bas, from bas (“sand”). * Borrowed from Catalan Bas, a habitational surname from a place in Catalonia. * Borrowed from French Bas, from bas (“low”). * Borrowed from Basque Bas, a topographic surname from baso (“wood”). * Borrowed from Slovene Baš, a short form of the personal name Sebastjan.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Bas” mean?
The word “Bas” means a short form of names such as Sebastian, or a surname in several European languages.
How do you use “Bas” in a sentence?
Here is “Bas” used in a sentence: “Bas grew up in Amsterdam.”
What part of speech is “Bas”?
“Bas” is a name.
Is “Bas” a common word?
“Bas” is an uncommon word in modern English.
