Bastian

Bastian is a diminutive of the name Sebastian and carries the meaning 'the Exalted', derived from the ancient Greek word sebastós, which means exalted, venerable, or imperial. During the Roman Empire, the present-day city of Sivas in Turkey was named Sebasteia in honor of Emperor Augustus, which translates to Sebaste in German.

What does the name Bastian mean?

As a short form of Sebastian, Bastian shares the meaning 'the Exalted', based on the ancient Greek word sebastós, which signifies exaltation, dignity, and imperiality. The name Bastian has been increasingly used as an independent first name in Germany since the 1970s and is often translated as 'the man from Sebaste'.

Where does the name Bastian come from?

The name Bastian originally derives from the German name Sebastian, which in turn comes from the Greek name Sebastianos and the ancient Greek word sebastós. The ancient Greek word sebastós means exalted, venerable, or imperial. The languages in which this name appears include, among others, German.

How do you pronounce Bastian?

The pronunciation of Bastian is fluid and consists of two to three syllables. In the German language, the name is typically pronounced as 'Bas-ti-an' [ˈbastjan]. The consonant cluster provides a clear structure, while the open vowel sequence at the end gives the sound a sense of expansiveness. Bastian conveys a modern yet traditional feeling - lively and present.

When is the name day of Bastian?

The name day of Bastian is celebrated on January 20, in honor of Saint Sebastian.

Popularity

Initially, the first name Bastian was only sporadically found in Germany and remained rare until the 1960s. However, from the late 1970s onwards, Bastian gained significant popularity. In 1981, the name reached its highest rank at position 29, before losing popularity in the following years. Although Bastian declined in the 1980s, it remained present in the name statistics.

Nicknames & pet names

Baddie / Bas / Baschdi / Baschdie / Baschtl / Basdi / Basler / Bassi / Bastel / Basteldo / Bastelt / Basti / Bastiane / Bastiano / Bastiarno / Bastiedgard / Bastigard / BastiGHG / Bastilein / Bastion / Bastl / Bastler / Basto / Basty / Bästeli / Jani / Sebastian / Tian / Wastl

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Famous people

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• Bastian Fleermann (German historian)
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• Bastian Kolmsee (German racing driver)
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• Bastian Muhr (German artist)
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