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Stephens

STEE-vuhnz

Stephens (name) means an English surname meaning "son of Stephen.". Example: “Stephens was elected to represent the district.”

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An English surname meaning "son of Stephen."
"Stephens was elected to represent the district."
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_____ was elected to represent the district.

Etymology

From the given name Stephen + the patronymic suffix -s.

Frequently asked questions

What does “Stephens” mean?

The word “Stephens” means an English surname meaning "son of Stephen.".

How do you pronounce “Stephens”?

“Stephens” is pronounced STEE-vuhnz (/ˈstiːvənz/ in IPA).

How do you use “Stephens” in a sentence?

Here is “Stephens” used in a sentence: “Stephens was elected to represent the district.”

What part of speech is “Stephens”?

“Stephens” is a name.

Is “Stephens” a common word?

“Stephens” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Is Stephens related to the surname Stevens?

Stephens and Stevens both derive from the given name Stephen and carry the same meaning of "son of Stephen," differing only in spelling as regional and family variants.

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