Italian/Polish · Girl name
Stefania
“crown, garland”
About the name Stefania
Stefania is the Italian, Polish, and Romanian feminine form of Stephen, derived from the Greek word stephanos, meaning crown or garland. In ancient Greece, a wreath of leaves was awarded to victors in athletic contests, and the word came to symbolize honor and achievement. The name is associated with Saint Stephen, recognized as the first Christian martyr. Italian actress Stefania Sandrelli is known for her roles in films such as Pietro Germi’s Divorce Italian Style and Bernardo Bertolucci’s The Conformist. Stephanie is the English form, and Stéphanie is the French.
- Meaning
- crown, garland
- Origin
- Italian/Polish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- steh-FAH-nyah(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
If you like Stefania
Middle names for Stefania
- Stefania Maria
- Stefania Elena
- Stefania Grace
- Stefania Rose
- Stefania Lucia
Questions about Stefania
- What does Stefania mean?
- Stefania is an Italian name meaning "crown, garland".
- How do you pronounce Stefania?
- Stefania is pronounced steh-FAH-nyah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Stefania?
- Variants of Stefania include Stephanie, Stefanie, Stéphanie, Estefanía, Stefanía.
More names like this: Italian baby names