What Does the Name Stephen Mean
The name Stephen comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Stephen below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Stephen Name Meaning
English, BiblicalFrom the Greek name Στεφανος (Stephanos) meaning "crown", more precisely "that which surrounds". Saint Stephen was a deacon who was stoned to death, as told in Acts in the New Testament. He is...
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