sebastian

sebastian — noun

1. a male first name of Latin origin, used widely in English-speaking countries and

1.noun
Definition

a male first name of Latin origin, used widely in English-speaking countries and Europe

Example

Sebastian loves playing the violin in his school orchestra.

proper noun — no article before the name

My neighbour Sebastian just started his first year at Oxford.

Usage Note

No article (a/an/the) is used before the name unless specifying which person: 'the Sebastian I told you about is here.'

Etymology

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From Latin 'Sebastianus', meaning 'from Sebaste' (a city named after Augustus, from Greek 'sebastos' meaning 'revered'). The name became popular in Europe through Saint Sebastian, a 3rd-century Christian martyr.