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Sebastian

Venerable

Origin

Greek

Used in

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Origin and meaning of Sebastian

Sebastian comes from the Greek Sebastianós, 'from Sebaste', a city whose name derives from sebastós 'venerable, august', the equivalent of the Latin Augustus. It owes its spread to Saint Sebastian, a Roman martyr often depicted in art. It is much loved in Germany, Poland, Scandinavia and the Spanish-speaking world as Sebastián. In Italian it is Sebastiano, in French Sébastien. Elegant and sonorous, it blends ancient solemnity with modern appeal. It evokes dignity, reverence and fortitude.