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Stefana
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Stefana represents a form of Stefanie or Stephanie, the female counterpart to Stefan.
What does the name Stefana mean?
The name Stefana is derived from Stefanie or Stephanie, which is the female variant of the name Stefan or Stephan. It means 'the crowned one' or 'the garlanded one' and has its roots in the Ancient Greek word stéphanos, which means 'garland' or 'crown'. Stefana is especially common in the Netherlands as well as in South Slavic countries like Serbia, and in Romania, it is often written as Ștefana. Related forms include Stefania, Stefanija, Stephana, and Stephania.
Where does the name Stefana come from?
The name Stefana has its roots as a feminine variant of Stephan and traces back to the Latin name Stephanus, which is a Latinized version of the Ancient Greek name Stephanos. The term can be directly translated as 'garland' or 'crown'. The Ancient Greek word stéphanos (Στέφανος) stands for garland or crown. Common languages include Dutch, Romanian, and Serbian.
How do you pronounce Stefana?
The pronunciation of Stefana is three syllables and sounds like 'Ste-fa-na' [ʃteˈfaːna] or [steˈfaːna]. The initial consonant cluster st- provides a clear and firm start. The stressed middle syllable with the long a gives the name a melodious fullness, while the open ending on -a gently fades away. Thus, Stefana conveys a classic impression that is stable at the beginning and harmonious at the end.
When is the name day of Stefana?
The main name days for Stefana are May 14 (Saint Stefana) and December 26 (Saint Stephanus).
Popularity
In Germany, Stefana is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2012, when it reached 3,656th place. In the last ten years, Stefana has been chosen as a first name fewer than ten times, resulting in a rank of 11,442 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,410th.
Nicknames & pet names
Stef / Steffi
Similar first names
Famous people
- Stefana Sabin (writer from Germany)
- Stefana Veljkovic (Serbian volleyball player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Stefana
What is the origin of the name Stefana?
The name Stefana is a feminine form of Stephan and comes from the Latin name Stephanus, which is a Latinized variant of the Ancient Greek name Stephanos. Its origin lies in the Ancient Greek word stéphanos, which means 'garland' or 'crown.'
What does the name Stefana mean?
Stefana means 'the crowned one' or 'the garlanded one.' The name is derived from the male forms Stefan or Stephan, which are also associated with the term for garland or crown.
How popular is the name Stefana?
Stefana is particularly common in the Netherlands as well as in South Slavic countries like Serbia. In Romania, the name is often written as Ștefana. Popularity may vary by region.