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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Stephen
Greek
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Usage of the Name Stephen
English, Biblical
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Meaning of the Name Stephen
The name Stephen comes from the Greek name Stephanos meaning "crown" or "wreath".
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Famous Bearers
In the New Testament Saint Stephen was a deacon who is regarded as the first Christian martyr.
Bearers of the name include Stephen Sondheim (born 1930), an American composer and lyricist;
Stephen King (born 1947), an American writer;
Stephen Fry (born 1957), an English actor and author;
Stephen Lynch (born 1971), an American comedian, musician, and actor.
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