Italian · Boy name
Stefano
“crown, garland”
About the name Stefano
Stefano is the Italian form of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, meaning crown or garland, such as the wreath awarded to victors in ancient games. Saint Stephen, a deacon of the early church in Jerusalem, was stoned to death according to the Acts of the Apostles and is honored as the first Christian martyr. In Italy his feast falls the day after Christmas, known as Santo Stefano and kept as a public holiday. The name is also borne by the actor Stefano Accorsi. Stephen, Stefan, Esteban, and Étienne are related forms.
- Meaning
- crown, garland
- Origin
- Italian
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- STEH-fah-noh(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
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Middle names for Stefano
- Stefano Luca
- Stefano Giovanni
- Stefano Marco
- Stefano James
- Stefano Paolo
Questions about Stefano
- What does Stefano mean?
- Stefano is an Italian name meaning "crown, garland".
- How do you pronounce Stefano?
- Stefano is pronounced STEH-fah-noh, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Stefano?
- Variants of Stefano include Stephen, Steven, Stefan, Esteban, Étienne.
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