Стефан
/Ste-fan/
Wreath, crown.
Gender
Boys
Origin
Ancient Greek
Popularity
#1798
Syllables
2 syllables
Meaning
Wreath, crown.
The name Stefan is associated with Saint Stefan – the first martyr of Christianity; in Ukraine the name day is celebrated on December 26 according to the church calendar. The name symbolizes honor, dignity and the crown of success, and is often used in literature and folk songs as an image of a noble hero.
Nicknames & variations
Personality traits
Famous bearers
Стефан Костюк (літературознавець, 1900‑1975)
Стефан Папа (футболіст, 1995‑)
Стефан Довгань (поет, 1972‑)
Стефан Шевченко (музикант, 1980‑)
Стефан Коваль (актор, 1968‑)
Similar names
Степан
BoysGreek
Wreath, crown
Стеф
UnisexGreek (from the name Stefan, which derives from the Greek word “stefanos” — “crown”).
A short form of Stefan/Stefania.
Стефанко
BoysUkrainian
Ukrainian diminutive form of Stefan.
Стефаній
BoysAncient Greek
Variation of the name Stefan.
Милодух
BoysSlavic
Kind spirit.
Богдан
BoysSlavic
Slavic equivalent of the Greek name Theodor; "given by God".
Назар
BoysAncient Hebrew
Dedicated to God
Славолад
BoysSlavic
Glory and order.