Stefano
/ˈsteː.fa.no/noun
An Italian masculine given name, equivalent to Stephen or Steven in English.
Did you know?The Greek stephanos was a wreath or crown awarded to victors, while Saint Stephen—whose name shares this root—became Christianity’s first recorded martyr.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*stebh-
“A reconstructed root associated with posts, supporting structures, or surrounding forms; the deeper origin is debated.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
στέφανος (stéphanos)
“A crown or wreath, especially one awarded as a prize or used ceremonially.”
Hellenistic Greek
Greek
Stephanos
“A personal name meaning “crown” or “wreath,” later strongly associated with Christian martyr Saint Stephen.”
Late Latin
Latin
Stephanus
“The Latin form of the Greek name Stephanos.”
Medieval Italian
Italian
Stefano
“The Italian form of Stephanus, used as a masculine given name.”
Modern English usage
English
Stefano
“A recognized Italian male given name, also used in English-speaking contexts.”
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