Sebin
/SEBIN/
Venerable, revered — Sebin is a Kerala Catholic short form of Sebastian, from Greek sebastos (venerable), formed with the Malayalam diminutive ending -in. Parallel to the older form Sibi, it is concentrated in Syro-Malabar and Latin Catholic families, sustained by the regional cult of Saint Sebastian and the coastal parishes devoted to him.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Sebin is a Christian boy name of Malayalam origin, meaning “Venerable, revered — Sebin is a Kerala Catholic short form of Sebastian, from Greek sebastos (venerable), formed with the Malayalam diminutive ending -in. Parallel to the older form Sibi, it is concentrated in Syro-Malabar and Latin Catholic families, sustained by the regional cult of Saint Sebastian and the coastal parishes devoted to him.”.
Sebin is a boy's name of Malayalam origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Venerable, revered — Sebin is a Kerala Catholic short form of Sebastian, from Greek sebastos (venerable), formed with the Malayalam diminutive ending -in. Parallel to the older form Sibi, it is concentrated in Syro-Malabar and Latin Catholic families, sustained by the regional cult of Saint Sebastian and the coastal parishes devoted to him." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among Indian, American, British families, Sebin carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Sebin
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Sebin lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Sebin's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Sebin's saint & feast day →What does Sebin's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Sebin resonates in either tradition.
Sebin's destiny number is 22 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Sebin's full reading →
Does Sebin go with your family's names?
Sebin breaks into 1 sound: /SEBIN/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Sebin sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Sebin beside your family's names →
Names similar to Sebin
If Sebin resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Sebin
What does the name Sebin mean?
Sebin means "Venerable, revered — Sebin is a Kerala Catholic short form of Sebastian, from Greek sebastos (venerable), formed with the Malayalam diminutive ending -in. Parallel to the older form Sibi, it is concentrated in Syro-Malabar and Latin Catholic families, sustained by the regional cult of Saint Sebastian and the coastal parishes devoted to him.." It is a boy name of Malayalam origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Sebin a boy or girl name?
Sebin is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Sebin?
Sebin is of Malayalam origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Indian, American, British families.
Is Sebin a Christian name?
Yes. Sebin is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Malayalam origin.
What does Sebin mean in Malayalam?
Sebin originates from Malayalam, where it means "Venerable, revered — Sebin is a Kerala Catholic short form of Sebastian, from Greek sebastos (venerable), formed with the Malayalam diminutive ending -in. Parallel to the older form Sibi, it is concentrated in Syro-Malabar and Latin Catholic families, sustained by the regional cult of Saint Sebastian and the coastal parishes devoted to him.."
What is the numerology of Sebin?
Sebin has a Pythagorean destiny number of 22 — the master builder — grand vision made real.
When is Sebin's feast day?
Sebin's feast day — its traditional Christian name day — is January 20.
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