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How to pronounce Sebastian (se-BAS-tee-an)

Sebastian

se-BAS-tee-an

Sebasteean

Four syllables. Stress on the second syllable. Often shortened to Seb.

Notes

Four syllables. Stress on the second syllable. Often shortened to Seb.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Latin/Greek
Meaning
venerable, revered (from Sebastos)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Seb
  • Sebbo
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Saint Sebastian was a 3rd-century Roman martyr.

Notable people

  • Sebastian Stan (Romanian-American actor)

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