Stefano

The masculine name Stefano is an Italian variant of Stefan that was adopted into German in the 1960s, which in turn derives from the Ancient Greek Stephanos (Στέφανος). Directly translated, the first name means 'the crowned one', 'the garlanded one', and more freely interpreted, 'the victor'.

What does the name Stefano mean?

The masculine name Stefano is an Italian variant of Stefan that was adopted into German in the 1960s, which in turn derives from the Ancient Greek Stephanos (Στέφανος). Directly translated, the first name means 'the crowned one', 'the garlanded one', and more freely interpreted, 'the victor'. Its origin lies in Ancient Greek, derived from the elements Stéphanos (Στέφανος) meaning 'the crown', 'the garland', 'the wreath', 'the victory wreath', 'the honor', 'the reward', and 'the prize', or from stéphein (στέφειν) meaning 'to encircle' and 'to crown', or also from stéphō ‎(στέφω) meaning 'to make round' and 'to surround'. The name is particularly significant among Christians, as according to the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament, Saint Stephen was a deacon who was stoned to death. He is regarded as the first Christian martyr. Other variants of the name include Stefanos, Stefanus, Stef, Stefo, Estefan, Estefano, Estefanio, Stefane, Stefanu, Steffel, Estienne, Esteban, Estebann, Estevan, Estevao, and Istvan. Stefano also exists as a surname.

Where does the name Stefano come from?

Etymology Stefano is a masculine first name of Ancient Greek origin meaning 'the crowned one' or 'the garlanded one'. Ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Stefano?

Sound & pronunciation of Stefano: The name Stefano is pronounced melodically with three to four syllables. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Ste-fa-no' [ʃteˈfaːno], starting with a clear, bright initial syllable. The open 'o' at the end provides a rounded conclusion. Stefano feels international and spirited - harmonious, stylish, and present.

When is the name day of Stefano?

The name day of Stefano is on February 2, August 16, December 26, and December 27.

Popularity

Stefano is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 2,308th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 1989 at 74th. In the last ten years, Stefano has been given as a first name about 150 times, placing it 1,871st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,708th.

Nicknames & pet names

Fano / Ste / Stef / Stefa / Stefanotti / Stefanuzzu / Steffi / Stefo / Steno / Stä

Similar first names

Famous people

• Giovanni Da Santo Stefano Da Ponte (painter from Italy)
• Giovanni Stefano Maia (painter from Italy)
• Stefano Baldini (Italian long-distance runner)
• Stefano Battaglia (Italian musician)
• Stefano Bensi (Luxembourgish football player)
• Stefano Bernardi (composer from Italy)
• Stefano Bernardin (Austrian actor)
• Stefano Bessoni (Italian film director)
• Stefano Bianchini (Italian mathematician)
• Stefano Bono (football player from Italy)
• Stefano Brecciaroli (Italian equestrian)
• Stefano Canzio (film director from Italy)
• Stefano Cincotta (German football player)
• Stefano Comini (Swiss racing driver)
• Stefano Dall´ Acqua (Italian footballer)
• Stefano Di Giovanni (painter from Italy)
• Stefano Ferrari (Italian football player)
• Stefano Gentile (Italian basketball player)
• Stefano Mammarella (Italian footballer)
• Stefano Mauri (football player from Italy)