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Bastian

bas-tee-AHN

Popularity

#1001

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

2,393

Peak Year

#224 in 2024

First Recorded

1991

Style

Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A short form of Sebastian, derived from the Latin name Sebastianus, meaning 'from Sebaste' (a town in Asia Minor).

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Bastian Schweinsteiger

    German former professional footballer

  • Bastian Pastewka

    German comedian, actor and writer

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Personality Traits

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