Stefani

Stefani is a name that can function as both a given name and a surname. As a given name, Stefani is a feminine form used in several languages, often as a variant of Stefania or Stephanie. The given name ultimately derives from the Greek Stephanos, meaning crown or wreath. As a surname, Stefani is of Italian origin and is typically patronymic, derived from the given name Stefano, indicating a descendant of Stefano. The surname Stefani is found in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities.

Notable bearers include Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, American singer and actress who performs under the stage name Lady Gaga.

Outside Italy, Stefani appears as a given-name form in various countries, reflecting the wider family of Stephanie-derived names.