Stephan

Masculine

Meaning

Crown or wreath.

Etymology

From Greek 'stephanos' (στέφανος), meaning crown or wreath, originally referring to a victor's crown. The name became prominent through Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr (martyr), in the New Testament.

About the Name Stephan

Stephan is a variant spelling of Stephen, popular in German and French-speaking regions. The name has maintained consistent popularity due to its noble meaning and strong historical associations.

Notable Bearers

Saint Stephen (Christian martyr) Stephan Hawking (theoretical physicist)

Historical People Named Stephan

Stephan Bisseroff

Stephan Haweis

Stephan Panaretoff

Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary from Bulgaria

Stephan Pandertoff

Dr.

Stephan S. Wise

Rabbi