Sebastiaan
Meaning of Sebastiaan
Sebastiaan is a strong and timeless name for baby boys. It has origins in both Afrikaans and Dutch, with slightly different pronunciations. In Afrikaans, it is pronounced as suh-BAS-tee-ahn (/səˈbastiːən/), while in Dutch, it is pronounced as suh-BAS-tee-ahn (/səˈbɑstiːɑn/). The name Sebastian is a popular variation of Sebastiaan. In the United States, Sebastiaan has seen modest popularity in recent years, with an average rank of around 10,000 from 2000 to 2016. This name brings to mind qualities such as strength, resilience, and sophistication, making it a fantastic choice for any little boy.
Pronunciation
Afrikaans
- Pronunced as suh-BAS-tee-ahn (/səˈbastiːən/)
Dutch
- Pronunced as suh-BAS-tee-ahn (/səˈbɑstiːɑn/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Sebastiaan
| Sebastiaan Tromp - Sebastiaan Peter Cornelis Tromp was a Dutch Jesuit priest, theologian, and Latinist known for his assistance to Pope Pius XII and Pope John XXIII, as well as his role in the preparation for Vatican II. |
| Jonkheer Sebastiaan Bowier is a Dutch cyclist. |
| Sebastiaan Verschuren is a Dutch former competitive swimmer known for his success in short- and middle-distance freestyle events, including winning a gold medal at the 2016 European Aquatics Championships. |
