Sebastião

Revered, venerable

GenderBoyOriginPortugueseSay itseh-bash-tee-OWPopularityRising
Pronounced seh-bash-tee-OW

About the name Sebastião

Sebastião is a grand, historic Portuguese name tied to a legendary young king whose disappearance became national myth. It's melodic and dignified.

Idealistic, dignified, and quietly heroic.

Fun fact

King Sebastião's mysterious disappearance in battle inspired a lasting Portuguese legend called 'Sebastianism.'

Nicknames for Sebastião

SebasBastião

Variations

SebastianSebastiao

Famous people named Sebastião

  • Sebastião of Portugal (king)
  • Sebastião Salgado (photographer)

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