Staf
Greek · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Staf
The name 'Staf' is a Dutch and Flemish short form of 'Stanislas' or 'Stafanus', ultimately from Greek *stephanos* meaning "crown" or "garland." It is primarily used in Dutch-speaking regions (Netherlands, Belgium) and is not tied to a specific religion, though it may appear in Christian contexts via Saint Stephen; historically, it was a common nickname in 20th-century Flemish families.
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Etymology
The name 'Staf' is a Dutch and Flemish short form of 'Stanislas' or 'Stafanus', ultimately from Greek *stephanos* meaning "crown" or "garland." It is primarily used in Dutch-speaking regions (Netherlands, Belgium) and is not tied to a specific religion, though it may appear in Christian contexts via Saint Stephen; historically, it was a common nickname in 20th-century Flemish families.
Staf currently ranks #728 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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