"Stefan" meaning in Swedish

See Stefan in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: Stefans [genitive]
Etymology: From Vulgate Latin Stephanus, which was first recorded as a Swedish given name in the 12th century. Ultimately of Ancient Greek origin. Etymology templates: {{der|sv|la|Stephanus}} Latin Stephanus, {{der|sv|grc|-}} Ancient Greek Head templates: {{head|sv|proper noun|genitive|Stefans|g=c|head=}} Stefan c (genitive Stefans), {{sv-proper noun|c}} Stefan c (genitive Stefans)
  1. a male given name, equivalent to English Stephen Tags: common-gender Categories (topical): Swedish given names, Swedish male given names Related terms: Staffan, Stefansson
    Sense id: en-Stefan-sv-name-M6wMB6Ku Categories (other): Pages with 9 entries, Pages with entries, Swedish entries with incorrect language header
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