Bastienne

The feminine first name Bastienne is a French form of Bastiana and represents the feminine variant of Bastien, a diminutive of the Latin name Sebastianus. This, in turn, has its roots in the Ancient Greek Sebastianos (Σεβαστιανός), which refers to the ancient city of Sebaste in Asia Minor.

What does the name Bastienne mean?

Bastienne, as a girl's name, is a French derivation of Bastiana and the feminine counterpart to Bastien, the diminutive of Sebastianus. The name originates from the Ancient Greek Sebastianos (Σεβαστιανός) and refers to the city of Sebaste. In its literal meaning, it stands for 'the Exalted', 'the Venerable', and 'the woman from Sebaste'. The roots of the name lie in the Ancient Greek word sebastós (σεβαστός), which means 'venerable', 'exalted', and 'worthy of respect'. The name gained popularity through Saint Sebastian, a Roman soldier who suffered martyrdom in the 3rd century during the persecutions under Emperor Diocletian. A Dutch spelling of Bastienne is Bastiënne, and there are other variants such as Sebastina, Sebastiane, Sebastijana, Sebastienne, and Bastiane.

Where does the name Bastienne come from?

Bastienne comes from Ancient Greek and means 'the Venerable'. The etymology is based on the Ancient Greek composition sébas (σέβας) or sebastós (σεβαστός), which means 'venerable', 'exalted', and 'worthy of respect'. The name is used in various languages, including Old French, Belgian, Flemish, French, and Dutch.

How do you pronounce Bastienne?

The pronunciation of Bastienne is elegant and consists of three to four syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Bas-ti-enn(e)' [bastiˈɛnə], with the emphasis on the middle syllable. The combination of a bright E and a soft N creates a pleasant sound movement. The gentle fading of the name gives it a cultivated touch. Bastienne thus appears stylish and present – structured, yet soft in overall sound.

When is the name day of Bastienne?

The name day for Bastienne is celebrated on January 20 and September 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Bastienne is a rather rare first name. In 2013, it reached the 3,816th place in the list of the most common female baby names. Between 2010 and 2024, the name was given less than 10 times, placing it at 10,750th. In the last ten years, there have been no instances of the name being given to newborns.

Nicknames & pet names

Basti / Jenne / Stine

Famous people

• Bastienne Schmidt (German photographer)
• Bastienne Voss (actress from Germany)