Stefanos

The first name Stefanos (Stéfanos) is considered a modern Greek spelling of the ancient Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος). Directly translated, it means 'the crowned one' or 'the one who is crowned', and more freely interpreted as 'the victor'.

What does the name Stefanos mean?

The first name Stefanos (Stéfanos) is considered a modern Greek spelling of the ancient Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος). Directly translated, it means 'the crowned one', 'the one who is crowned', and more freely interpreted as 'the victor'. The origin of the name lies in ancient Greek, derived from Stéphanos (Στέφανος) meaning 'the crown', 'the garland', 'the wreath', 'the victory wreath', 'the honor', 'the reward', and 'the prize', or from stéphein (στέφειν) meaning 'to encircle' and 'to crown', or also from stéphō ‎(στέφω) meaning 'to make round' and 'to surround'. The name is particularly significant among Christians, as according to the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament, Saint Stephen was a deacon who was stoned to death. He is regarded as the first Christian martyr. Other variants of the name include Stefanus, Stefan, Stef, Stefo, Estefan, Stefano, Estefano, Estefanio, Stefane, Stefanu, Steffel, Estienne, Esteban, Estebann, Estevan, Estevao, and Istvan.

Where does the name Stefanos come from?

The etymology of Stefanos is a masculine first name of ancient Greek origin meaning 'the crowned one' or 'the one who is crowned'. Ancient Greek.

How do you pronounce Stefanos?

Sound & pronunciation of Stefanos: The name Stefanos is three syllables and rhythmically well-structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Ste-fa-nos' [ˈsteːfanɔs], starting with a long E sound that conveys brightness. The middle syllable provides a tonal balance. The ending '-os' gives the name a classical resonance. Stefanos feels traditional and powerful - present, dignified, and sonorous.

When is the name day of Stefanos?

The name day of Stefanos is February 2, August 16, December 26, and December 27.

Popularity

Stefanos is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,212th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2011 at 999th. In the last ten years, Stefanos has been given as a first name about 160 times, placing it 1,855th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,806th.

Nicknames & pet names

Anos / Stee / Stef / Steffi / Steffie / Stefo

Similar first names

Famous people

• John Stefanos Paraskevopoulos (Astronomer)
• Likourgos Stefanos Tsakonas (Greek sprinter)
• Stefanos Borbokis (Greek footballer)
• Stefanos Dimitriadis (Greek swimmer)
• Stefanos Gaitanos (football player from Greece)
• Stefanos Granitsas (American writer)
• Stefanos Korkolis (Greek musician)
• Stefanos Kotsolis (footballer from Greece)
• Stefanos Kragiopoulos (Greek football player)
• Stefanos Lazaridis (Greek designer)
• Stefanos Nikolaidis (artist from Greece)
• Stefanos Papoutsogiannopoulos (Greek footballer)
• Stefanos Siontis (football player from Greece)
• Stefanos Stratigos (Greek actor)
• Stefanos Tassopoulos (Greek poet)
• Stefanos Theodoridis (footballer from Greece)
• Stefanos Thomopoulos (Greek historian)
• Stefanos Tsitsipas (tennis player)
• Stefanos Voskaridis (football player from Cyprus)
• Stefanos Xanthoudidis (Greek archaeologist)