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Stefan

Stefan is a masculine given name used in many European cultures. It derives from Stephen (or Steven) and ultimately from the Greek Stephanos, meaning crown or wreath. The form Stefan is common in German-speaking areas and across Central and Northern Europe, with regional variants such as Steffen (German), Stefano (Italian), Esteban (Spanish), Étienne (French), Stepan (Russian and other Slavic languages), and Stefanos (Greek).

In various languages the name has corresponding forms that reflect local spelling and pronunciation. Stefan is

Notable bearers include Stefan Edberg, the Swedish former professional tennis player; Stefan Zweig, the Austrian writer

Stefan may also appear as a surname in some contexts, though it is primarily used as a

often
shortened
to
nicknames
or
diminutives
like
Stef,
Steff,
or
Stefán
depending
on
the
language
and
culture.
The
name
has
a
long-standing
presence
in
many
European
naming
traditions
and
is
sometimes
found
alongside
related
forms
of
Stephen/Steven.
known
for
works
such
as
The
World
of
Yesterday;
Stefan
Raab,
a
German
television
presenter
and
entertainer;
and
Stefan
Löfven,
a
Swedish
politician
who
served
as
prime
minister.
The
name
appears
across
a
wide
range
of
professions
and
nationalities,
reflecting
its
broad
adoption
in
Europe.
given
name.
The
spelling
and
usage
of
the
name
vary
by
country
and
language,
illustrating
the
cross-cultural
adaptation
of
a
common
root
name.