Stefano
Italian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Stefano
Stefano means "crown" or "wreath" and derives from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), from the root "stephanos" meaning crowned or garlanded.
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Etymology
Stefano means "crown" or "wreath" and derives from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), from the root "stephanos" meaning crowned or garlanded. The name is primarily used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking cultures, with strong ties to Christianity through Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr (proto-martyr), making it particularly venerated in Catholic and Orthodox traditions.
Stefano currently ranks #2,565 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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