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Fabian name meaning
First Name
40k
in the U.S.
since 1880
40k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
13k
in the U.S.
in 2010
13k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Fabian mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Fabian
User Submitted Origins
Latin
65%
English
19%
French
3%
African
3%
Bantu
3%
Akan
3%
Polish
3%
Arabic
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- 3 people from the United Kingdom and the United States agree the name Fabian is of French origin and means "Bean grower".
- A user from Oregon, U.S. says the name Fabian means "Bean farmer".
- A user from Netherlands says the name Fabian is of Latin origin and means "It comes from the latin name for a bean species".
- A user from South Africa says the name Fabian means "A person who can go through hardship and still look fine,someone who can smile even when he is broken-hearted".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
adjective Fa"bi*an
Of, pertaining to, or in the manner of, the Roman general, Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus; cautious; dilatory; avoiding a decisive contest.
Etymology: L. Fabianus Fabius, belonging to Fabius
adjective Fa"bi*an
Senses
- Of or pertaining to the Roman gens Fabia.
- Designating, or pertaining to, a society of socialists, organized in England in 1884 to spread socialistic principles gradually without violent agitation."The Fabian Society proposes then to conquer by delay; to carry its programme, not by a hasty rush, but through the slower, but, as it thinks, surer methods of patient discussion, exposition, and political action." [William Clarke.]
noun Fa"bi*an
A member of, or sympathizer with, the Fabian Society.
Other Dictionary Sources
- A member of the Fabian Society in Britain
- Using cautious slow strategy to wear down opposition; avoiding direct confrontation ("a fabian policy")
- Of or relating to Fabianism ("the Fabian society")
Wiktionary
From Latin Fabianus (“belonging to Fabius”), possibly derived from faba (“bean”).
- A male given name from Latin borne by an early pope. Rare in English.
- A Fabian socialist, a gradualist socialist; a member of the Fabian Society.
- Synonyms: gradualist, reformist, social democrat
Fabian was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano, Faroese, German, Polish, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Fabian
Notable Persons Named Fabian
Fabian Delph
Fabian Delph is a soccer player for the Manchester City F.C., Bradford City A.F.C., Leeds United F.C., Aston Villa F.C., England national under-19 football team, England national under-21 football team, and England national football team. Fabian was born on November 21st, 1989 in Bradford, England.
Fabian Forte
Fabian Forte is a singer and actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 1959 to 1959. Fabian was given the name Fabiano Anthony Forte on February 6th, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Fabian is also known as Fabian.
Fabián Orellana
Fabián Orellana is a soccer player for the Celta de Vigo, Colo-Colo, Audax Italiano, Udinese Calcio, Xerez CD, Granada CF, and Chile national football team. Fabián was born on January 27th, 1986 in Santiago, Chile.
Fabian Cancellara
Fabian Cancellara is a cyclist. Fabian was born on March 18th, 1981 in Wohlen bei Bern, Switzerland.
Fabian Johnson
Fabian Johnson is a soccer player for the Borussia Mönchengladbach, TSV 1860 München, TSV 1860 München II, VfL Wolfsburg, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, and Germany national youth football team. Fabian was born on December 11th, 1987 in Munich, West Germany.
Fabian Picardo
Fabian Picardo is a 7th Chief Minister of Gibraltar. Fabian was born on February 18th, 1972 in Gibraltar.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Fabian
Notable Persons With the Last Name Fabian
Lara Fabian
Lara Fabian is a musician. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1986 to present. Lara was given the name Lara Crokaert on January 9th, 1970.
Patrick Fabian
Patrick Fabian is an actor. He has been prominent since 1992. Patrick was born on December 7th, 1964 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Marco Fabián
Marco Fabián is a soccer player for the Eintracht Frankfurt, C.D. Guadalajara Reserves, Academy, C.D. Guadalajara, Cruz Azul, Mexico national under-20 football team, Mexico national under-23 football team, and Mexico national football team. Marco was born on July 21st, 1989 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
Fabian
Fabian was a pope. He left this life on January 20th, 0250.
Ava Fabian
Ava Fabian is a playboy playmate. Ava was born on April 4th, 1962 in Brewster, New York.
Françoise Fabian
Françoise Fabian is an actress. Her ongoing career started in 1956. Françoise was born on May 10th, 1933 in Algiers.
- FabiánSoccer Player
- Anthony FabianFilm Director
- Christopher FabianTechnology Designer
- John M. FabianPilot (aeronautics)
- Alessandro Fabian
- Dušan D. FabianNovelist
- Beker Fabian
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Fabian | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 48.09% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 1.88% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 4.03% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.18% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.87% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 44.94% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Fabian
People with the last name Fabian are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Fabian
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