π About Stefan
Stefan is a distinguished Central and Eastern European variant of Stephen, from the Greek Stephanos (Ξ£ΟΞΟΞ±Ξ½ΞΏΟ) meaning 'crown' or 'wreath'. Popularised by Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, the name spread widely across Christendom. It became especially beloved in German-speaking countries, reaching #3 in Germany in 1980, as well as in Austria, Scandinavia, and across the Balkans. Stefan conveys dignity, strength, and enduring tradition.
π Details
- OriginGreek
- Genderβ Male
- MeaningVariant of Stephen. Crown, wreath
π Variants & Related Names
β Famous People
- Stefan Zweig β Austrian author and one of the most widely translated German-language writers of the 20th century, known for works like 'The World of Yesterday'
- Stefan Edberg β Swedish tennis legend, six-time Grand Slam singles champion and former World No. 1, known for his elegant serve-and-volley style
- Stefan Hell β German-Romanian physicist and Nobel Prize laureate (2014) who developed super-resolved fluorescence microscopy
- Stefan cel Mare β Stefan the Great, Prince of Moldavia (1457β1504), celebrated as a national hero in Romania and Moldova for his defence against Ottoman expansion
- Stefan Sagmeister β Austrian-American graphic designer and typographer, renowned for his provocative and influential work in visual communication