Stephanie: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“a crown; a garland”

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سٹیفنی

Στεφανία

Stephanie (سٹیفنی, Greek Στεφανία) is a Christian girl’s name that means “a crown; a garland”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Stephen.

Stephanie at a glance

Meaning: a crown; a garland
Gender: Girl
Origin: Greek
Faith: Christian
Say it: stef-uh-nee
Syllables: 3
Letters: 9
First letter: S · س

Meaning of Stephanie

In English: a crown; a garland
اردو میں معنی: تاج؛ ہار

Origin and history of Stephanie

From Feminine of Greek stephanos, meaning 'a crown'.

Base wordFeminine of Greek stephanos

How to say and write Stephanie

Say it: stef-uh-nee3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Stephanie
Urdu: سٹیفنی
Original script: Στεφανία
Other spellings: Stefania
Themes: Honour Royalty

Sibling names for Stephanie

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Names like Stephanie

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Questions about the name Stephanie

What does the name Stephanie mean?

Stephanie means “a crown; a garland”. In Urdu: تاج؛ ہار. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Stephanie a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Stephanie is a girl’s name.

Is Stephanie a Christian name?

Yes. Stephanie is used by Christian families. It is of Greek origin. From Feminine of Greek stephanos, meaning 'a crown'.

How do you pronounce Stephanie?

Say it “stef-uh-nee”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Stephanie in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Stephanie is written سٹیفنی. In its original script: Στεφανία.

What are other spellings of Stephanie?

Stephanie is also spelled Stefania.

Is the meaning of Stephanie verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.