Istvan
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Istvan
The name 'Istvan' means "crown" or "garland," derived from the Greek name *Stephanos* (Στέφανος).
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Etymology
The name 'Istvan' means "crown" or "garland," derived from the Greek name *Stephanos* (Στέφανος). It is the Hungarian form of Stephen, predominantly used in Hungarian culture and Christianity, notably associated with Saint Stephen I, the first King of Hungary who established the Christian kingdom in the 11th century.
Istvan currently ranks #10,267 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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