Stefania
Stefania is a Christian girl name of Greek, via Italian and Polish origin, meaning “Crown, garland”.
| Meaning | Crown, garland |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek, via Italian and Polish |
| Pronunciation | steh-fah-NEE-ah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Italy, Poland, Romania, Greece |
Meaning and origin of Stefania
Stefania is the Italian, Polish, Romanian and Greek feminine of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, 'crown, wreath'. In ancient Greece such wreaths were given to victors and honoured citizens. Christian use derives from Saint Stephen, the first martyr, whose stoning is described in the Acts of the Apostles. In Italian the stress falls on the 'ni', while Polish speakers say steh-FAH-nyah.
Is Stefania a Christian name?
Stefania is a Christian name honouring Saint Stephen, the deacon who became the first Christian martyr in Acts 7.
How popular is Stefania?
Familiar in Italy and Poland, especially among women born from the 1960s to the 1990s.
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Spellings and variants of Stefania
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Stefania mean?
Stefania means 'Crown, garland'. It is of Greek, via Italian and Polish origin.
Is Stefania a Christian name?
Stefania is a Christian name honouring Saint Stephen, the deacon who became the first Christian martyr in Acts 7.
How do you pronounce Stefania?
Stefania is pronounced steh-fah-NEE-ah.
Is Stefania a boy or girl name?
Stefania is usually a girl name.