Sebastian in Chinese Calligraphy

Curious how Sebastian looks in Chinese brush calligraphy? This page shows the name, its Chinese transliteration 塞巴斯蒂安 (Sài bā sī dì ān), and the story behind it.

Sample. “Sebastian” in the Regular (楷书) brush style with the Chinese name 塞巴斯蒂安 (Sài bā sī dì ān). The paid file removes the watermark.

The Chinese characters for Sebastian

As a transliteration, Sebastian is usually written 塞巴斯蒂安 (Sài bā sī dì ān). Each character is listed below with its own dictionary meaning — the name is chosen by sound, not by meaning, and Moying does not translate names. Please have a person review the characters before any permanent use such as a tattoo.

Origin and meaning

With Greek origins, Sebastian is usually read as “venerable, revered”.

About the name Sebastian

Saint Sebastian was a Roman martyr pierced by arrows.

As a gift or a tattoo

Because it means “venerable, revered”, a Sebastian calligraphy print makes a thoughtful gift for someone who loves the name or its meaning.

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