Stefan Name Meaning & Origin
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.
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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Stefan Edberg, Swedish professional tennis player.
Stefan Zweig, Austrian writer.
Stefan Richter, runner up on Top Chef, Season 5.
Stefan Noesen, professional ice hockey player (New Jersey Devils)
Stefán Karl Stefánsson, Icelandic actor and singer best known for playing Robbie Rotten on the tv show LazyTown.All eleven Serbian monarchs of the Royal House of the Nemanjići, reigning between 1166 and 1371, used the name Stefan.
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King Stefan, father of Princess Aurora/Briar Rose in Sleeping Beauty
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