Bastian
bas-tee-AHN
Popularity
#1001
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).
Numerology
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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