Stefan
Origin of the name Stefan:
From the Latin Stephanus, which is from the Greek Stephanos, a name derived from stephanos (a crown, a garland). The name is borne in the Bible by St Stephen, one of the seven chosen to assist the apostles, and the first Christian martyr. Var: Stefan, Stefen, Stefon, Stephan, Stephon, Stevan, Steven, Stevon. Short: Steve.
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Stefan Richter, runner up on Top Chef, Season 5.
All eleven Serbian monarchs of the Royal House of the Nemanjići, reigning between 1166 and 1371, used the name Stefan. Known as the Stefanid Dynasty.
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Stefan Urquelle - Cooler alter ego of Steve Urkel, supernerd.
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Global Popularity of the Name Stefan
- #6 in Serbia (Belgrade)
- #11 in Iceland
- #29 in Austria
- #315 in Norway
- #331 in Canada (British Columbia)
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