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Stefano

Boy · Greek · Medium name

Meaning
Crown, garland, wreath
Pronunciation
STEH-fah-noh
Origin
Greek

Italian form of Stephen, from Greek 'stephanos' meaning crown or wreath.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Greek, Italian

Commonly used in: United States, Italy

Alternate spellings

  • StephenEnglish

    English form.

Cultural associations

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  • Saint Stephen

    First Christian martyr, stoned to death as recounted in the Acts of the Apostles.

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Sources for this record

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

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