"Stefan" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Ancient Greek στεφανίζω (stephanízō, “to crown”) & Ancient Greek στέφανος (stéphanos, “that which surrounds, crown, wreath”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|στεφανίζω||to crown}} Ancient Greek στεφανίζω (stephanízō, “to crown”), {{der|en|grc|στέφανος||that which surrounds, crown, wreath}} Ancient Greek στέφανος (stéphanos, “that which surrounds, crown, wreath”) Head templates: {{en-prop}} Stefan
  1. A male given name. Categories (topical): English given names, English male given names
    Sense id: en-Stefan-en-name-yDfLNrGi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 9 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 48 42 10 Disambiguation of Pages with 9 entries: 37 22 5 21 8 8 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 37 23 5 21 7 7
  2. A surname of German or Austrian origin, derived from the given name Stefan.
    Sense id: en-Stefan-en-name-W5pgLMr6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 48 42 10
  3. A crater on the far side of the moon.
    Sense id: en-Stefan-en-name-MdAzipso
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