French · Greek

Bastien

Pronounced bahs-TYANShare

Meaning: From Sebaste, through Sébastien

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Bastien is a short form of Sébastien. Its older Latin name refers to Sebaste, a place whose name was based on the Greek word for venerable.

Nicknames

  • Bas
  • Basti

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

  • Modern
  • Soft
  • Works everywhere

Origins

Bastien comes from French and Greek.

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