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Boy's nameOrigin: Greek, LatinWorld NameThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Stephanus

Stephanus is the Latinized form of the ancient Greek Stéphanos, serving as the historical root of names like Stephen and Stefan. Closely tied to Saint Stephen the Protomartyr, it exudes monumental heritage. It carries an aura of antiquity, ceremony, and scholarly dignity.

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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name means 'wreath' or 'crown', figuratively designating a crowned victor.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Latinské Stephanus je prevzatím gréckeho osobného mena Stéphanos (Στέφανος), ktoré súvisí s podstatným menom stéphanos vo význame „veniec“ alebo „koruna“. V prenesenom význame označuje ovenčeného či víťaza. Meno sa v Európe rozšírilo najmä prostredníctvom kresťanskej úcty k svätému Štefanovi, prvému kresťanskému mučeníkovi.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Stephanus is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

85 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Degree of global adaptability85 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

STEPHANUS

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

Local unique name

Traditional Slavic environment
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Má ekvivalent v susedných stredoeurópskych kalendároch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars

This name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Výslovnosť: stefanus; písmenové spojenie ph sa vyslovuje ako f.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Stephanus
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Stephana
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Stephanovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Stephana
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Stephanus
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Stephanovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Stephanom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ŠtevoŠtevkoŠtefkoŠtefanek
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Stephanus
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Štefan! Števo! Števko!

Notable figures named Stephanus

9

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Stephanus
1 – 36Historical Figure

Deacon, martyr, and saint

Stephanus Versluys
1694 – 1736Historical Figure

Dutch colonial governor (1694-1736)

Stephanus Le Moyne
FR
1624 – 1689Historical Figure

French theologian

Stephanus Kuijpers
NL
1899 – 1986Historical Figure

Dutch Roman Catholic priest (1899-1986)

Stephanus Hanewinkel
NL
1766 – 1856Historical Figure

Dutch clergyman and travel writer

Stephanus Gerhard Everts
NL
1852 – 1928Historical Figure

Dutch engineer (1852-1928)

Stephanus Jacobus van Royen
1764 – 1834Historical Figure

politician

Stephanus Geeraerdts
Notable Figure

Husband of Isabella Coymans

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Stephanus Smith

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Initials / monogram:with dots:S.S.without dots:SS

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Zasiahnuté regióny / jazyky:DE
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