Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Meaning and origin of Sebastian

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Revered.


Origin: Latin

Meaning: Venerable; revered. The twin brother of Viola in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. A third-century martyred centurion who became St. Sebastian patron saint of soldiers.


Origin: Shakespearean

Meaning: 'Twelfth Night', also called 'What You Will' Brother of Viola. 'The Tempest' Sebastian, brother to Alonso.
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