Bastian name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: German, Faroese, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: b(a)-stian
Meaning: From Sebaste and Honored
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What does Bastian mean?

Of Old Greek origin, Famed Bastian is used mainly in Greenlandic, Finnish, German, Faroese, Swedish, Norwegian and Danish, Bastian means "Exalted or Honored" is bestowed upon boys. Bastian is variant form of immutable and noteworthy Sebastian.

Sebastian is form of Sebastianus. Widely Accepted Old Greek Sebastian, meaning of Sebastian is "Revered and Man from Sebaste".. Bastian is celebrated on 20th of January.

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How do I pronounce Bastian?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Bastian is b(a)-stian. The name can also be pronounced as bas-tian.

Variants of Bastian

Sebastianus, Sebastian, Bastiaan

How popular is the name Bastian?

A common name in United States with over 1317 new-borns have been given the name since 1991. Recently the moniker is on a rise, in 2016, it ranked 1054th when 186 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Also, Bastian was a common name in France. Over 2410 babies have been named Bastian since 1972. At its zenith in 1999,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 46 years.

Also, Bastian was a common name in Denmark. Over 156 babies have been named Bastian since 2006. When at its peak in 2006,. After 1 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Moreover, the name has been to the top 50 baby names 1 times

Bastian is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it is still in use. In Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 but could not make beyond the top 300.

Over 389 babies in Switzerland have been named Bastian. Also, it is among the top 600 boy names in Belgium. Over 243 babies in Belgium have been named Bastian. The name is a rare baby name in Ireland still in use today and also in Denmark.

There are over 156 babies that have been given the name Bastian in Denmark. But Bastian is a popular baby name in Indonesia where every 1 in 30000 have the name as well as in Germany.

As per our evaluation, over 20000 babies have been bestowed Bastian around the globe.

YearRankBirths
20231072200
20221151178
20211395130
20201156166
20191159167
20181157165
20171183157
20161052187
20151259143
20141360125
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Bastian in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands44222755
Finland1524450
Sweden732249210
Norway574679210
Denmark2480000

What numerology tells about Bastian?

Positive energy adores your spirit. You don't look like yourself when you are around someone you like. You want to travel the world and inspire people to do the same. Once you relax and start talking, you never stop. You love life and life loves you. People often mistake you for a fool but you always find an indirect way to prove them wrong. People admire your endless hope that things will get better in the world and your courage to do what others avoid to do.

Parents who liked Bastian, loved these names

  •  Sirana - The Sirana is of Greek origin, Sirana means "Master or Lord"
  •  Belisario - Used predominantly in Italian and Portuguese atypical, Belisario aimed at boys and originated from Old Greek, Belisario means "Swordsman"
  •  Nicollò - Old Greek name Nicollò means "Victory of the People", a baby boy name is substantially used in Italian
  •  Jory means Worker of the Earth used for both boys and girls has its origin in Old Greek and Hebrew
  •  Gretchen - Acclaimed and Evergreen unisex name Gretchen came from Old Greek, meaning of Gretchen is "The Pearl" is specifically used in German and Danish

Sibling Names for Bastian

If you've chosen the name Bastian for your baby boy, you might be looking for sibling names that complement his unique and charming moniker. Whether you're seeking names with a similar vibe or something entirely different, we've compiled a list of options to spark some inspiration.

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Famous people named Bastian

  • Bastian Schweinsteiger, German professional footballer
  • Bastian Sick, German journalist and author
  • Bastian Reinhardt, former German footballer
  • Bastian Pastewka, German actor and comedian
  • Bastian Swillims, sportsperson
  • Bastian Knittel is a professional German tennis player. His highest individual-class ranking was the # 157 position, reached on February 28, 2011. In doubles he reached the # 201 position on August 26, 2011.
  • Bastian Kieslinger in videoGame SpellForce 3 as Composer
  • Bastian Steel, from 2019 horror movie Tabu: Mengusik Gerbang Iblis, who played Mahir.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  6. Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
  7. Danmarks Statistik, https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/emner/borgere/navne
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