esteve

Esteve is a Catalan given name and surname. It is the Catalan form of the given name Stephen, from the Greek Stephanos. In Catalan-speaking areas, Esteve is commonly used as both a first name and a surname.

As a surname, Esteve appears in Catalan and broader Spanish-speaking families, and has spread to other countries through migration. The name has historical presence in records since the early modern period, and in contemporary times it is held by people in various fields, including politics, arts, science and business.

Laboratorios Esteve: The Esteve surname is associated with Laboratorios Esteve, a pharmaceutical company based in Barcelona. Founded in 1929 by Antoni Esteve i Subirana, the firm develops and manufactures medicines and active pharmaceutical ingredients and operates internationally through subsidiaries and partnerships.

In Catalan culture, Saint Stephen is referred to as Sant Esteve, and the name appears in town names and church dedications.