Bastian
/basteeuhn/ Germanic Male
Meaning & Origin
Bastian is a Germanic name meaning "Man from Sebaste". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Bastian is primarily a diminutive of Sebastian. Sebastian derives from the Late Latin name Sebastianus, meaning "from Sebaste" (a city in Asia Minor, now Sivas, Turkey). Sebaste comes from the Greek word "sebastos", meaning "venerable" or "revered", which is the Greek equivalent of the Roman title Augustus.
Quick Facts
Language Germanic
Gender Male
Phonetic basteeuhn
IPA bæstiən
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as basteeuhn. Keep the original Germanic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Bastian
- · Bastian Schweinsteiger - Footballer
- · Bastian Baker - Singer-songwriter
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