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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, biographer

  • Prolific author of novellas, novels, plays, and biographies.
  • Nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature multiple times.

Stefan Edberg (1966-)

Professional Tennis Player

  • Won six Grand Slam singles titles.
  • Ranked world No. 1 for 72 weeks.