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Name Origin

Steven is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived from the name Stephen. It means 'crown' or 'garland', symbolizing victory and honor.

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Famous People

Steven Spielberg (1946-)

Film director, producer, screenwriter

  • Won three Academy Awards for Best Director
  • Directed iconic films such as Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and Schindler's List

Steven Tyler (1948-)

Musician, singer, songwriter

  • Lead vocalist of the rock band Aerosmith
  • Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Steven Seagal (1952-)

Actor, martial artist

  • Known for action films such as Above the Law and Under Siege

Steven Soderbergh (1963-)

Film director, screenwriter, producer

  • Won the Academy Award for Best Director for Traffic
  • Known for his stylistic filmmaking and genre versatility

Steven Hawking (1942-2018)

Theoretical physicist, cosmologist

  • Made groundbreaking contributions to understanding black holes and the universe
  • Authored the bestselling book 'A Brief History of Time'