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Sebastian

Boy
Meaning

Sebastian means from Sebaste.

Demographic Rank #158 in US Census
Trend Status 📈 Rising

Pronunciation & Sound Metrics

Phonetic Se-Bas-Tian
Syllables 3
Starting Sound S
Linguistics & Script

Etymological & Phonetic Roots for Sebastian

Aa
IPA Notation /sebʌstɪʌn/
Transliteration Sebastian
Root Representation Seba-Radix
Script Form Sebastian
Pythagorean Numerology

Destiny Number for Sebastian

9 Ruling
Ruling Archetype

The Philanthropist (Ruling Number 9)

Core Personality Traits
Generosity Idealism Creativity

Name Specifications

Origin / Region German, English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Polish, Finnish, Romanian, Czech
Category Czech
Gender Boy
Name Length 9 Letters
Aesthetic Metrics

Phonetic Rhythm & Rhyming Endings for Sebastian

Rhythm Cadence

Dactylic (Flowing Multi-Syllable)

Calculated phonetic stress pattern optimized for natural spoken flow and surname integration.

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Data Provenance & Trust Disclosure

Verified etymological & census data for Sebastian

Dataset Version 2.4 | Audited Aug 2026
Primary Source Classical Etymological Lexicons
Review Status Editorial Board Verified
Classification German, English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Polish, Finnish, Romanian, Czech Naming Standard
Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Sebastian

What does the name Sebastian mean?▼

The name Sebastian means "Sebastian means from Sebaste.".

What is the origin and category of the name Sebastian?▼

The name Sebastian has origins in German, English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Polish, Finnish, Romanian, Czech naming customs and is categorized under Czech.

How do you pronounce Sebastian?▼

The name Sebastian is pronounced Se-Bas-Tian (/sebʌstɪʌn/) with 3 syllables.

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