Stefan
Meaning of Stefan
Stefan is a popular male name that has variations such as Stephan and Stephane. It is pronounced as STEF-uhn in English, SHTAY-fahn in German, and STEH-fahn in Swedish. The name Stefan has been given to newborn boys in the United States since at least 1910, with varying levels of popularity over the years. In recent years, Stefan has ranked between 946 and 339 in terms of occurrence. This timeless name continues to be chosen by parents for its strong and classic sound.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as SHTAY-fahn (/ʃteːfan/)
English
- Pronunced as STEF-uhn (/stɛfən/)
Swedish
- Pronunced as STEH-fahn (/steːfan/)
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Notable People Named Stefan
| Stefan Lazarević, also known as Stefan the Tall, was a Serbian ruler, diplomat, and poet who played a significant role in Serbian history during the 14th and 15th centuries. |
| Stefan Dušan - Stefan Uroš IV Dušan, also known as Dušan the Mighty, was a powerful ruler who was king of Serbia and later became tsar and autocrat of the Serbs, Greeks, Albanians, and Bulgarians until his death in 1355. |
| Stefan Zweig was a highly acclaimed Austrian writer during the 1920s and 1930s, known for his widely translated and popular literary works. |
| Stefan Nemanja, the Grand Prince of the Serbian Grand Principality, is remembered for founding the Nemanjić dynasty and his significant contributions to Serbian culture and history. |
| Stefan Bengt Edberg is a Swedish former professional tennis player known for his serve-and-volley style, six Grand Slam singles titles, and coaching partnership with Roger Federer. |
| Stefan Nemanjić, also known as Stefan the First-Crowned, was a significant figure in Serbian history, serving as the Grand Prince of Serbia and later becoming the first King of Serbia, known for his role in establishing the Serbian Orthodox Church. |
| Stefan Szczesny is a German artist known for co-founding the Neue Wilde movement in the early 1980s. |
| Stefan Milutin - Stefan Uroš II Milutin, also known as Saint King, was a powerful ruler of Serbia in the Middle Ages and a prominent European monarch, credited with resisting efforts to impose Roman Catholicism on the Balkans and fostering economic growth through mining development. |
| Stefan Konrad Raab is a prominent German television producer, businessman, and former entertainer known for hosting TV total and creating popular shows like Schlag den Raab and Bundesvision Song Contest. |
| Bo Stefan Alexander Olsdal is a Swedish-Luxembourgish musician, known for his role as the bassist/guitarist of the alternative rock band Placebo and his involvement in other electronic music projects. |
| Stefan Schumacher is a former professional road racing cyclist from Germany known for his achievements in the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France, but also for his suspension due to doping violations. |
| Stefan Sagmeister is an Austrian graphic designer known for his work with music industry icons and as a co-founder of Sagmeister & Walsh Inc. |
| Stefan Goldmann is a German-Bulgarian DJ and composer known for his intelligent minimal techno music. |
| Stefan James Wilson is a British racing driver and the younger brother of the late Formula One and IndyCar Series driver Justin Wilson, known for winning the 2007 McLaren Autosport BRDC Award. |
| Stefan Billborn - Stefan Bo Anders Billborn is a Swedish football manager currently serving as the head coach of Sarpsborg 08 in the Norwegian Eliteserien. |
