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Name Origin

Stephen is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word 'Στέφανος' (Stephanos), meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. It traditionally symbolizes victory, honor, and glory.

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Famous People

Stephen Hawking (1942-2018)

Physicist, Cosmologist

  • Groundbreaking work on black holes and quantum gravity
  • Author of the bestselling book 'A Brief History of Time'

Stephen King (1947-)

Author

  • Master of horror fiction
  • Prolific writer with numerous bestselling novels and short stories

Stephen Colbert (1964-)

Comedian, Television Host

  • Host of 'The Colbert Report' and 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'
  • Known for his satirical humor and political commentary

Stephen Curry (1988-)

Basketball Player

  • NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors
  • Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player
  • Considered one of the greatest shooters in basketball history

Stephen Spielberg (1946-)

Film Director

  • Directed iconic films like 'Jaws', 'E.T.', and 'Schindler's List'
  • Won multiple Academy Awards