Stephanie
Stephanie (name) means a female given name, the standard feminine form of Stephen. Example: “Stephanie graduated top of her class.”
How to use Stephanie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common girl's name meaning "crowned" or "crown," related to the name Stephen.
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_____ graduated top of her class.
Etymology
Borrowed from French Stéphanie, itself from the Greek stephanos, "crown."
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What does “Stephanie” mean?
The word “Stephanie” means a female given name, the standard feminine form of Stephen. In plain terms, a common girl's name meaning "crowned" or "crown," related to the name Stephen.
How do you pronounce “Stephanie”?
“Stephanie” is pronounced STEH-fuh-nee (/ˈstɛfəni/ in IPA).
How do you use “Stephanie” in a sentence?
Here is “Stephanie” used in a sentence: “Stephanie graduated top of her class.”
What part of speech is “Stephanie”?
“Stephanie” is a name.
Where does the word “Stephanie” come from?
The word “Stephanie” comes from French. Borrowed from French Stéphanie, itself from the Greek stephanos, "crown.".
Is “Stephanie” a common word?
“Stephanie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the male form of the name Stephanie?
Stephen is the standard masculine name that Stephanie is the feminine form of, both ultimately sharing the same root meaning.
What are common nicknames for Stephanie?
Common short forms include Steph, Stevie, and Steffi, used as informal versions of the full name.
Is Stephanie spelled with "ph" or "f"?
The standard English spelling uses "ph" (Stephanie), though the variant spelling "Stefanie" with an "f" is also used.