Sebastian

From the Latin Sebastianus, itself derived from the Greek Sebastianos, meaning "from Sebastia," a city in ancient Pontus (modern-day Sivas in Turkey) whose name came from the Greek sebastos, meaning "venerable" or "revered," a translation of the Latin Augustus. The name is most famously associated with Saint Sebastian, a third-century Christian martyr who became a popular subject in Renaissance art, typically depicted bound to a post and pierced with arrows. His widespread veneration across medieval Europe helped establish the name firmly in many Western traditions. Closely related forms include Sebastián in Spanish, Sebastião in Portuguese, and Bastian, a common short form used across several European languages.