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Stephen
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A male given name of Greek origin, meaning "crown."
"Stephen was named after his grandfather."
How to Use Stephen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic English male name meaning "crowned," historically also the name of Christianity's first martyr.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Stéphanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath," via Latin Stephanus.