Stijn
Dutch · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Stijn
Stijn is a Dutch diminutive of Stefanus or Stephanus, derived from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning "crown" or "wreathed in laurel." The name is primarily used in Dutch and Flemish cultures, with historical roots in Christian tradition stemming from Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr (protomartyr).
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Etymology
Stijn is a Dutch diminutive of Stefanus or Stephanus, derived from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning "crown" or "wreathed in laurel." The name is primarily used in Dutch and Flemish cultures, with historical roots in Christian tradition stemming from Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr (protomartyr).
Stijn currently ranks #26 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.
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