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SebastiánChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Revered, Venerated

Pronunciation: seh-bah-STEE-ahn

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Name
Sebastián
Meaning
Revered, Venerated
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
seh-bah-STEE-ahn
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
(Saturday)
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Sebastián mean?

Sebastián is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Revered". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: seh-bah-STEE-ahn. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Σεβαστιάνος

Σεβαστός, τιμημένος, ιερός

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

seh-bah-STEE-ahn

IPA

/seβasˈtjan/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Sebastián is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Revered. Category: Saint.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

(Saturday)

Lucky Colors

RedBlueGrey

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Expressive, creative, and sociable. Those with a 3 life path number love communication and self-expression. They are often charming and artistic, and they thrive in creative and social environments.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindLoyalFaithfulC = CourageousH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes courage, faith, and devotion.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Sebastian was popular in Europe during the Middle Ages, and was especially common among the nobility. In art, St. Sebastian is often depicted as a stunningly beautiful young man, bound to a tree or column, and pierced by multiple arrows. This image of a strong and victimized man became a powerful symbol of Christian martyrdom and perseverance. The name Sebastian also appears in various works of literature, such as Shakespeare's "Hamlet," and in music, such as the Sebastian Bach's "St. Matthew Passion."
In Christian tradition, St. Sebastian is a symbol of endurance and faith in the face of suffering. His story tells of how he was discovered by Christian soldiers while they were in the forest, healing the sick. They were amazed by his devotion to God, and decided to make him their captain. However, during a time of persecution, Sebastian was captured and sentenced to death by archers. He survived the multiple wounds from the arrows and was discovered by the same soldiers who had once healed the sick. They were moved by his faith and by God's intervention, and brought him back to life. The story of St. Sebastian reminds us of the importance of enduring hardships with faith and trust in God.

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Leonardo DiCaprioSebastian StanSebastian Vettel

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Sebastián

venerable, revered, sacred

🇮🇱Hebrew

סבסטיאן

מכובד, נערץ, או מקודש

🇬🇷Greek

Σεβαστιάνος

Σεβαστός, τιμημένος, ιερός

🇮🇹Latin

Sebastianus

venerable, honored, sacred

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