Revered, venerable
Pronunciation: se-BAS-tee-an
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Sebastian is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Revered". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: se-BAS-tee-an. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Σεβαστιανός
ὁ makarios, εὐτυχής, ὁ εὔχομαι
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
se-BAS-tee-an
IPA
/səˈbæstiən/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
(Sunday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Born in Rome, 320 AD, son of a senator named Crispus. The name Sebastian carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
4th century
Historical records show that Patron saint of soldiers, seafarers, and archers. The name Sebastian carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
Medieval period
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Sebastian
from Greek meaning venerable or blessed
סבסטיאן
שמו של קדוש נוצרי מהמאה השלישית
Σεβαστιανός
ὁ makarios, εὐτυχής, ὁ εὔχομαι
Sebastianus
beatus, felix, fortis
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