"Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed."
Christian Name · Greek/Latin Origin
Sebastian Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Sebastian
boy
Sebastian means "Venerable; Revered", a boy's name of Greek/Latin origin. The name Sebastian does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Sebastian represents resilient faith — persecuted but not destroyed, cast down but rising again through God's power.
Is Sebastian in the Bible?
No — the name Sebastian does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Venerable; Revered", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Sebastian.
Pronunciation:/seh-BAS-chun/
OriginGreek/Latin
MeaningVenerable; Revered
What does Sebastian mean?
Sebastian is a boy name of Greek/Latin origin meaning "Venerable; Revered". Sebastian derives from the Greek 'sebastos,' meaning 'venerable.' Saint Sebastian was a 3rd-century Roman soldier secretly Christian, who survived being shot with arrows and returned to confront the emperor about persecution.
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What does Sebastian mean in the Bible?
Sebastian means "Venerable; Revered" and is a name of Greek/Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Sebastian derives from the Greek 'sebastos,' meaning 'venerable.' Saint Sebastian was a 3rd-century Roman soldier secretly Christian, who survived being shot with arrows and returned to confront the emperor about persecution. His story epitomizes resilient, courageous faith.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Sebastian?
Sebastian is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Venerable; Revered" — not because Scripture names anyone Sebastian.
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Which books of the Bible mention Sebastian?
Sebastian is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Sebastian?
Sebastian represents resilient faith — persecuted but not destroyed, cast down but rising again through God's power.
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Names that pair well with Sebastian
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Elysia
girl
"Blissful; From the Elysian fields; Paradise"
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Petra
girl
"Rock; Stone"
Sebastian & Petra
Valencia
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"Brave; Strong; Vigorous"
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Ariel
unisex
"Lion of God; Altar hearth"
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Ariel
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"Lion of God"
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Ariel
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Sebastian name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Sebastian does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Venerable; Revered", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Sebastian.
Sebastian means "Venerable; Revered." It is a Greek/Latin name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Venerable; Revered" — runs right through the Bible.
Greek/Latin. Sebastian comes into English from Greek/Latin and carries the sense "Venerable; Revered." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Sebastian
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Sebastian?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Sebastian?
You can read every verse where Sebastian appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.