Sebastiano
/suh-bahs-teeah-NOH/ French Male
Meaning & Origin
Sebastiano is a French name meaning "Man from Sebaste". From the Late Latin name Sebastianus, derived from the Greek Σεβαστιανός (Sebastianos) meaning "from Sebastia." Sebastia was a city in Asia Minor, its name coming from σεβαστός (sebastos), meaning "venerable" or "revered," a Greek equivalent of the Latin Augustus.
Quick Facts
Language French
Gender Male
Phonetic suh-bahs-teeah-NOH
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as suh-bahs-teeah-NOH. Keep the original French phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Sebastiano
- · Sebastiano del Piombo - Italian painter
- · Sebastiano Ricci - Italian painter
- · Sebastiano Serlio - Italian architect
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