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Name Origin

Sebastian is a masculine given name of Greek origin, meaning 'venerable' or 'revered'. It comes from the Greek words 'sebastos' (meaning 'august' or 'venerable') and 'ianos' (meaning 'belonging to'). The name was popularized by Saint Sebastian, an early Christian martyr.

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Famous People

Sebastian Bach (1968-)

musician

  • Lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Skid Row
  • Successful solo career

Sebastian Vettel (1987-)

Formula One driver

  • Four-time Formula One World Champion
  • Third most race wins in F1 history

Sebastian Shaw (1928-1994)

actor

  • Played Darth Vader in Return of the Jedi (voice only)

Sebastian Michaelis

fictional character

  • Demon butler in the manga and anime series 'Black Butler'