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    Stephen or Steven is a common English first name. It is particularly significant to Christians, as it belonged to Saint Stephen ( Greek: Στέφανος Stéphanos ), an early disciple and deacon who, according to the Book of Acts, was stoned to death; he is widely regarded as the first martyr (or "protomartyr") of the Christian Church .

    • Wreath, crown, honour, reward, royalty, renown, fame
    • Male
    • Greek
  3. Nov 20, 2020 · From the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos) meaning "crown, wreath", more precisely "that which surrounds". Saint Stephen was a deacon who was stoned to death, as told in Acts in the New Testament. He is regarded as the first Christian martyr. Due to him, the name became common in the Christian world. It was popularized in England by the ...

  4. Dec 20, 2023 · The meaning of the name Steve can be further explored through biblical imagery of crowns. In 2 Timothy 4:7-8 (NIV), the apostle Paul reflects on his life and impending martyrdom, saying, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness.”

  5. Sep 2, 2023 · In Christian tradition, the name Steven is associated with St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr who was stoned to death for his beliefs. Many popes throughout history have also taken the name Steven, including Pope Stephen I, who served as pope from 254 to 257 AD.

  6. Nov 20, 2020 · Meaning & History. Medieval English variant of Stephen, and a Dutch variant of Stefan. The filmmaker Steven Spielberg (1946-), director of E.T. and Indiana Jones, is a famous bearer of this name.

  7. A biblical name, it is derived from the element 'stephanos' which means crown, garland, wreath. Stefanus (Latin), Stephanos (Old Greek), and Stephanus (Latin) are older forms of Stephen. The name was borne in the Bible by the first martyr of Christianity, who was stoned to death by a mob encouraged by Saul.

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