Stefane

The first name Stefane represents a French variant of Stefan and is derived from the Ancient Greek Stephanos (Στέφανος). Translated, this name means 'the crowned one', 'the garlanded one', and in a broader sense, 'the victor'.

What does the name Stefane mean?

The name Stefane, a French form of Stefan, has its roots in Ancient Greek, derived from Stephanos (Στέφανος). Literally translated, it means 'the crowned one' or 'the garlanded one', while it can also be interpreted as 'the victor'. The origins are found in the Ancient Greek words Stéphanos, which means 'the crown', 'the garland', 'the wreath', 'the victory wreath', 'the honor', 'the reward', and 'the prize'. The terms stéphein (στέφειν), meaning 'to encircle' and 'to crown', as well as stéphō (στέφω), meaning 'to round' and 'to surround', are also relevant. Particularly in Christian circles, the name holds significance, as Saint Stephen, mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles of the New Testament, is considered the first Christian martyr. Other variants of the name include Stefanos, Stefanus, Stef, Stefo, Estefan, Stefano, Estefano, Estefanio, Stefanu, Steffel, Estienne, Esteban, Estebann, Estevan, Estevao, and Istvan.

Where does the name Stefane come from?

The name Stefane has its origins in Ancient Greek and means 'the crowned one'. The etymology is based on the composition of Stéphanos (Στέφανος) for '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', as well as stéphō (στέφω) for 'to round' and 'to surround'. The name is primarily used in French.

How do you pronounce Stefane?

The pronunciation of Stefane is three syllables and soft. It is pronounced as 'Ste-fa-ne' [steˈfaːnə], with the even sequence of open vowels creating a calm, flowing sound. The ending '-ne' provides a gentle, open finish that allows the name to resonate harmoniously. This makes Stefane inviting and approachable - soft, clear, and with a friendly presence.

When is the name day of Stefane?

The name days for Stefane are February 2, August 16, December 26, and December 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Stefane is considered a rare first name. In the German first name charts, it has not yet achieved a single ranking. Its best placement in the Italian name charts was in 2004, when it ranked 1,733rd. Between 1999 and 2024, the name was given less than 10 times in Italy, earning it the 5,981st place. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.