Fabian

The name Fabian has connections with the Roman name Fabianus, which was derived from the old Roman household name of Fabius. Fabius finds its root in the Latin word ‘faba’, which means ‘bean’. The meaning of Fabian is thus ‘bean grower’. Fabian was more of an occupational surname, adopted by families of the bean farmers. Another origin can be credited to the Latin word ‘fabis’, meaning noble. The early 3rd-century pope and saint, Pope Fabian, was among the earliest to have borne this name. It is said that a beautiful white dove flew onto Fabian’s head. The people believe that this was a sign that he was the choice of the Holy Spirit as the next Pope and immediately elected him to this position. The name Fabian is most popular in Austria and Poland. Fabiano Anthony Forte, better known as Fabian, is a popular American actor and singer with the name.