Greek boy name
Sebastian Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Sebastian means venerable, revered. From the Greek Sebastos, meaning revered, venerable.
Sebastian comes from the Greek Sebastos, meaning revered or venerable, which was the Greek translation of the Roman title Augustus. The name came into wide use through Saint Sebastian, a third-century martyr who became a favourite subject of Renaissance painters. Shakespeare used the name for characters in Twelfth Night and The Tempest. It has been used for centuries in France, Spain, Germany, and Italy, in versions like Sébastien and Sebastián. The sound is polished and a little romantic, with Seb and Bastian as friendly short forms. Sebastian Vettel, the Formula One champion, is a well-known bearer.
Variants of Sebastian
SebastiánSébastienBastianSebastianoSeb
Well-known people named Sebastian
Sebastian Vettel.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sebastian mean?
Sebastian means "venerable, revered". From the Greek Sebastos, meaning revered, venerable.
How do you pronounce Sebastian?
Sebastian is pronounced seh-BAS-chun.
What is the origin of Sebastian?
Sebastian is of Greek origin. From the Greek Sebastos, meaning revered, venerable.