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Fabien

Boy · Latin · Medium name

Meaning
Bean grower, bean farmer
Pronunciation
FAB-ee-en
Origin
Latin

French form of Fabian, from Latin 'Fabianus', from 'faba' (bean).

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

VintageClassicSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Latin, French

Commonly used in: United States, France

Alternate spellings

  • FabianEnglish

    English form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Pope Fabian

    c. 200–250

    Bishop of Rome and pope from 236 to 250, a martyr under Decius.

    Reference

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, French Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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