Stesha
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Stesha
Stesha is a diminutive form of Stephanie, derived from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning "crown" or "wreath." The name carries the linguistic root of stephanos, originally signifying a victor's garland or crown of honor.
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Etymology
Stesha is a diminutive form of Stephanie, derived from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning "crown" or "wreath." The name carries the linguistic root of stephanos, originally signifying a victor's garland or crown of honor.
Stesha is primarily used in Russian and Eastern European cultures as an informal nickname for Stephanie, with usage concentrated among Slavic-speaking populations in the 20th and 21st centuries. While the original Greek name Stephanos has Christian significance, Stesha as a diminutive is culturally rather than religiously defined.
Stesha currently ranks #20,188 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.
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