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Sebastian
sih-BAS-tee-uhn
Sebastian (name) means a male given name of Latin or Ancient Greek origin. Example: “Sebastian moved abroad to study architecture.”
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A male given name of Latin or Ancient Greek origin.
"I was hoping the man would have some romantic name like Sebastian or Julian. However, as a surname Fletcher's all right."
— Robin Maugham, The Second Window (1968)
"Sebastian moved abroad to study architecture."
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Etymology
From Latin Sebastiānus, the name of an early Christian saint, ultimately from Greek Sebastós, "venerable, august."
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What does “Sebastian” mean?
The word “Sebastian” means a male given name of Latin or Ancient Greek origin.
How do you pronounce “Sebastian”?
“Sebastian” is pronounced sih-BAS-tee-uhn (/səˈbæst͡ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sebastian” in a sentence?
Here is “Sebastian” used in a sentence: “Sebastian moved abroad to study architecture.”
What part of speech is “Sebastian”?
“Sebastian” is a name.
Where does the word “Sebastian” come from?
The word “Sebastian” comes from Latin. From Latin Sebastiānus, the name of an early Christian saint, ultimately from Greek Sebastós, "venerable, august.".
Is “Sebastian” a common word?
“Sebastian” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is Sebastian a boy's or a girl's name?
Sebastian is traditionally a male given name. It is of Latin or Ancient Greek origin and is used across many European languages.
What are common nicknames for Sebastian?
Common short forms of Sebastian include Seb, Sebby, and Bastian. Seb is by far the most widely used.
What is the feminine version of the name Sebastian?
The feminine equivalent is Sebastiana, or the French form Sébastienne. Both are far less common than the male name Sebastian.
