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Name Origin

Stefan is a masculine given name of Greek origin, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. It is derived from the Greek word 'στέφανος' (Stephanos). The name has been popular in various European countries for centuries.

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Famous People

Stefan Zweig (1881-1942)

Writer

Prolific novelist, playwright, and biographer
Nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1935

Stefan Edberg (1966-)

Tennis Player

Six Grand Slam singles titles
Former World No. 1

Stefan Salvatore

Fictional Character

Lead character in the television series The Vampire Diaries

Stefan Molyneux

Political Commentator

Host of the Freedomain Radio podcast

Sibling Names

Alexandra

Both names have a strong Slavic origin and share a classic, elegant feel.

Emilia

Both Stefan and Emilia are popular names with a timeless charm and a balance of strength and softness.

Nikolai

Sharing Slavic roots and a similar strong yet approachable sound, Nikolai complements Stefan well.