Sten
Swedish · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Sten
The given name 'Sten' is derived from the Greek word 'στινος' (stinos), meaning 'crown' or 'garland', and is also related to the Latin name 'Stenius', which is a diminutive form of 'Steno', meaning 'narrow' or 'strong'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Sten' is derived from the Greek word 'στινος' (stinos), meaning 'crown' or 'garland', and is also related to the Latin name 'Stenius', which is a diminutive form of 'Steno', meaning 'narrow' or 'strong'. The name 'Sten' has been used in various cultures, including Scandinavian and English-speaking countries, and is also found in some Christian contexts, although its origins are more closely tied to Greek and Latin traditions.
Sten currently ranks #8,521 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1965.
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