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Stefano
Crowned
Origin
Greek
Used in
it
Popularity
#24 in the Italian baby-name ranking
Origin and meaning of Stefano
Stefano comes from the Greek Stéphanos, 'crown, crowned': it evoked the victors' garland and, for Christians, the crown of martyrdom. It is the name of Saint Stephen, the first martyr, celebrated on 26 December. Widespread across Europe, it is a warm, traditional boys' classic in Italy; Stephen, Esteban, Étienne and Stefan make it common throughout the West.
Variants around the world
How Stefano sounds in other languages.
StephenEstebanÉtienneStefan
Famous people
- Santo Stefano Protomartire— saint
- Stefano I d'Ungheria— king
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