Fabian
Meaning of Fabian
The name Fabian is a distinguished male name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name "Fabianus," which means "bean grower" or "bean seller." This historical association links it to the ancient Roman tradition of naming families based on their occupations. In English, Fabian is pronounced as FAY-bee-un (/ˈfeɪbjən/), while in German, it is pronounced as FAH-bee-ahn (/fa.ˈbi.an/). The name has a timeless appeal and has been consistently used in various cultures over centuries. One notable variation of this name is Fabien. In the United States, Fabian has seen fluctuating popularity over the years but remains a classic choice for parents seeking a name with both historical significance and modern charm. It ranked 464th in 2023, reflecting its steady presence among contemporary baby names.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as FAH-bee-ahn (/fa.ˈbi.an/)
English
- Pronunced as FAY-bee-un (/ˈfeɪbjən/)
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Notable People Named Fabian
| Fabian Cancellara, also known as "Spartacus," is a Swiss cycling executive, businessman, and former professional road racing cyclist, renowned for his time trial abilities and one-day classics expertise. |
| Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen - Faddey Faddeevich Bellingshausen was a prominent Russian naval officer and explorer who led the first Russian circumnavigation of the globe and discovered Antarctica. |
| Fabian Kruuse Cowdrey is an English former professional cricketer known for being the first third-generation player to represent Kent County Cricket Club. |
| Fabian Wegmann is a retired German professional road racing cyclist from Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, now living in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. |
| Fabian Marley is a Jamaican musician who gained attention for his false claim of being Bob Marley's son and for his musical journey in Eastern Kingston, Jamaica. |
| Fabian Rieder is a Swiss professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Rennes and the Switzerland national team. |
| Fabian Holland is a German professional footballer who plays as a left-back or defensive midfielder for and captains Bundesliga club Darmstadt. |
| Fabian Götze is a German footballer currently without a club. |
| Fabian Freyenhagen is a British philosopher and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Essex, known for his expertise in critical theory and Kantian ethics. |
| Fabian Kabwe Muyaba is a former Zimbabwean sprinter who competed in the men's 100m and 200m events at the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics, holding the Zimbabwean 100m record for almost 17 years. |
| Fabian Juries is a former South African rugby union player known for his impressive try-scoring record in the IRB Sevens World Series and later became a coach at the Apollo Rugby Skills Academy in Dubai. |
| Fabian Bösch is a Swiss freestyle skier known for his impressive skills on the slopes. |
| Fabian Wrede, Count of Östanå - Fabian Wrede was a Swedish politician. |
| Fabian Schubert is an Austrian professional footballer known for playing as a forward for Swiss club St. Gallen. |
| Fabian Miesenböck is an Austrian professional footballer known for his role as a winger or attacking midfielder at SKU Amstetten in the Austrian 2. Liga. |
