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Steven

A male given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Stephen.

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Origin
Greek
Pronunciation (IPA)
/ˈstiːvən/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English Stevene, Steven, from Anglo-Norman Estievne, Estievene, from Latin Stephanus, from Ancient Greek Στέφανος (Stéphanos), from στέφανος (stéphanos, “crown, wreath”), from στέφω (stéphō, “to put round, to surround”).

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What does the name Steven mean?

A male given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Stephen.

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