Stefanie
German · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Stefanie
Stefanie is the feminine form of Stefan, derived from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning "crown" or "wreath," from the root "stephanos." The name is primarily used in German-speaking countries, Scandinavia, and other European cultures with Christian heritage, gaining particular prominence through Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr (protomartyr).
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Etymology
Stefanie is the feminine form of Stefan, derived from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning "crown" or "wreath," from the root "stephanos." The name is primarily used in German-speaking countries, Scandinavia, and other European cultures with Christian heritage, gaining particular prominence through Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr (protomartyr).
Stefanie currently ranks #8,805 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1983.
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Phonetic match, not just spelling"Stefan means "crown" or "wreath" and derives from the Greek word "stephanos" (στέφανος), which originally referred to a victor's crown."
"Stepan is the Russian and Ukrainian form of Stephen, derived from the Greek "stephanos", meaning "crown" or "garland"."
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"Steven derives from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning "crown" or "wreath," from the root "stephanos." The name is primarily…"
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"Stefano means "crown" or "wreath" and derives from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), from the root "stephanos" meaning crowned or…"
"Stefaniia is the Ukrainian form of Stephanie, derived from the Greek "stephanos", meaning "crown" or "garland.""
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