Sabastian Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sabastian Name at a Glance

Name	Sabastian
Meaning	Revered. The twin brother of Viola in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. A third-century martyred centurion who became St. Sebastian patron saint of soldiers.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Sabastian Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sabastian means “Revered. The twin brother of Viola in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. A third-century martyred centurion who became St. Sebastian patron saint of soldiers”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Sabastian Name Origin

Our database records Sabastian under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Sabastian a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Sabastian is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Sabastian

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