Σεμπάστιαν
Sebastián
Sebastian is a given name in Greek, rendered as Σεμπάστιαν (Sebastián).
Σεμπάστιαν is used as a given name.
Meaning: given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Σεβαστιανός is used in formal contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Sebastián.
Did you know?
- In ancient Greek, the verb σεβόμαι could mean both 'to honor' and 'to fear', blending the ideas of respect and terror into one word.
- If you call someone Σεβαστός in a modern context, you are not using a name, but a heavy adjective meaning 'venerable' or 'highly respected'.
- The word Σεβαστός was specifically created to translate the Latin 'Augustus' because Greek had no single word that captured both 'majesty' and 'religious awe'.
Examples in context
- Γεια σας, είστε ο κύριος Σεβαστιανός;Hello, are you Mr. Sebastian?
- Ο Σεμπάστιαν είναι πολύ ευγενικός.O Sebastian einai poly efgenikos.Sebastian is very kind.
Example conversation
Maria and Nikos are at a party together.
- Μαρία MariaΝίκο, γνωρίζεις τον Σεμπάστιαν;Niko, gnorizeis ton Sebastian?Nikos, do you know Sebastian?
- Νίκος NikosΌχι, ποιος είναι ο Σεμπάστιαν;Ochi, poios einai o Sebastian?No, who is Sebastian?
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι ο νέος συνάδελφός μας.Einai o neos synadelfos mas.He is our new colleague.
- Νίκος NikosΘέλω πολύ να τον γνωρίσω.Thelo poly na ton gnoriso.I really want to meet him.
