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Sabastian Pronunciation

Sabastian is pronounced sə-BASS-chən /səˈbæs.tʃən/High

Meaning: A-spelled variant of Sebastian — Greek sebastos, 'venerable, revered' — the arrow-saint's nameHigh

In 30 seconds: Sebastian with one vowel rotated: Sabastian keeps the revered arrow-saint, crab-concert, and Bach association — A-team spelling.

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Origin HighGreek, American

MeaningA-spelled variant of Sebastian — Greek sebastos, 'venerable, revered' — the arrow-saint's name

U.S. rank (2024)#3756 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,635

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Sabastian is an A-spelled variant of Sebastian — Greek sebastos, 'venerable', via the city of Sebaste. The saint, the Little Mermaid crab, and Johann Sebastian Bach split custody of its fame.

It registers thinly beside Sebastian. Rare, revered at the root, and arrow-proof.

Did you know? St. Sebastian survived an arrow squad only to preach again — art's most-painted martyr; the Sab- spelling is a long-running American variant.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Sebastian — root etymology

Variations

SebastianSebastienSevastian

Nicknames

SebBas

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Sebastian— the standard spelling of the same name

Sebastien— the French brother form

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Salvador— the companion devotional classic

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Sabastian?

Sabastian is pronounced sə-BASS-chən (/səˈbæs.tʃən/). Press play above to hear Sabastian said aloud.

How do you say Sabastian?

Sabastian is said sə-BASS-chən (/səˈbæs.tʃən/). Press play above to hear Sabastian said aloud.

What does the name Sabastian mean?

Sabastian spells Sebastian, Greek for 'venerable, revered'.

Is Sabastian a boy or girl name?

Sabastian is a boy's name.

How popular is Sabastian?

Sabastian is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Sebastian is far more common.