In Chinese, Sebastian is written 塞巴斯蒂安 (Sài bā sī dì ān), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 思博 (Sī bó): a Chinese-style name meaning thoughtful and learned.
Sài bā sī dì ān
Sebastian
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Sài bā sī dì ān
The standard Chinese spelling of Sebastian.
The version used for Sebastian in Chinese books, films and news.
Sī bó
A Chinese-style name meaning thoughtful and learned.
Keeps the “Se-bas” sounds and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Bó
A single character meaning broad learning.
A strong single mark for small artwork.
Sebastian comes from the Latin Sebastianus, meaning “from Sebaste”, a town named from the Greek sebastos, “venerable”. Saint Sebastian was an early Christian martyr.
Sebastian comes from the Latin Sebastianus, meaning “from Sebaste”, a town named from the Greek sebastos, “venerable”. Saint Sebastian was an early Christian martyr.
Sebastian is written 塞巴斯蒂安 and pronounced Sài bā sī dì ān. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Sebastian in Chinese books, films and news.
思博 (Sī bó) is a Chinese-style name for Sebastian: a Chinese-style name meaning thoughtful and learned. 思 means “thoughtful”, 博 means “broad, learned”.
塞巴斯蒂安 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 思博 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.