Sebastiana

The first name Sebastiana is a feminine form of Sebastian and is used in Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish-speaking regions. The name traces back to the Latin Sebastianus, which in turn comes from the Ancient Greek Sebastianos (Σεβαστιανός). The origin of the name lies in the Greek city of Sebaste, which was located in Asia Minor.

What does the name Sebastiana mean?

Sebastiana is a female first name derived from Sebastian, originating from the Latin Sebastianus and the Ancient Greek Sebastianos (Σεβαστιανός). The name translates into German as 'the Exalted', 'the Venerable', and 'the Woman from Sebaste'. Its roots lie in the Ancient Greek term sebastós (σεβαστός), which means 'venerable', 'exalted', or 'worthy of respect'. The city of Sebaste received its name from the Greek word Σεβαστός (sevastós), which is associated with the Latin term Augustus, meaning 'exalted', and was chosen in honor of a Roman emperor. This name became well-known through Saint Sebastian, a Roman soldier who suffered martyrdom in the 3rd century during the persecutions under Emperor Diocletian. Other variants include Sebastina, Sebastiane, Sebastijana, Sebastienne, Bastiana, Bastiane, and Bastienne.

Where does the name Sebastiana come from?

The name Sebastiana has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the Exalted'.

How do you pronounce Sebastiana?

Seh-bas-ti-a-na

When is the name day of Sebastiana?

Sebastiana's name day is celebrated on January 20 and September 16.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Sebastiana is relatively rare. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2009, reaching 2,111th place. Over the last ten years, Sebastiana has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 7,036th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,884th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ana / Basita / Basti / Iana / Seba / Sebi / Sebiana

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