Bastian
Bastian is a boys' name of Greek origin meaning “venerable, from Sebastia.” A short form of Sebastian, derived from the Greek city of Sebastia.
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how do you pronounce Bastian?
BAS-tee-an
where does the name Bastian come from?
Bastian is generally used as a short form of Sebastian.
The name was popularized in English-speaking cultures by Michael Ende's novel The Neverending Story (1979), in which Bastian Balthazar Bux is the bookish boy hero who discovers a magical world.
who are famous people named Bastian?
- Bastian Balthazar Bux (The Neverending Story character)
- Bastian Schweinsteiger (footballer)
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what names go well with Bastian?
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quick answers about Bastian
What does the name Bastian mean?
Bastian means “venerable, from Sebastia”.
What is the origin of the name Bastian?
Bastian comes from the Greek naming tradition.
How popular is the name Bastian?
Bastian has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Bastian a boy or girl name?
Bastian is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Bastian?
Bastian is pronounced BAS-tee-an, with 3 syllables.
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