Stepen
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Stepen
Stepen is a variant spelling of Stephen, derived from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning "crown" or "wreath." The name comes from the Greek word stephanos, which literally refers to a garland or crown of honor.
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Etymology
Stepen is a variant spelling of Stephen, derived from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning "crown" or "wreath." The name comes from the Greek word stephanos, which literally refers to a garland or crown of honor.
The name is used across Christian cultures worldwide, with particular prominence in English-speaking, Slavic, and European regions; it gained historical significance through Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr (protomartyr), whose feast day is celebrated in Christian tradition.
Stepen currently ranks #7,789 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1987.
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"Stefaniia is the Ukrainian form of Stephanie, derived from the Greek "stephanos", meaning "crown" or "garland.""