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Stefania

The name 'Stefania' is of Greek origin, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. It is the feminine form of 'Stefan' or 'Stephanus', which is found in Greek and Latin contexts. The name has historical significance due to the spiritual symbolism of a crown, often associated with victory and sovereignty.

IPA: /steˈfa.nja/ · Simplified: steh-FAH-nyah

Female
Greek
European
Primarily Southern and Eastern Europe
elegant
classic
feminine
graceful

20/100

Popularity

Rising

10-Year Trend

5

Countries

2018

Peak Year

Meaning of Stefania

Etymology, origin story, and cultural significance.

The name 'Stefania' is of Greek origin, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. It is the feminine form of 'Stefan' or 'Stephanus', which is found in Greek and Latin contexts. The name has historical significance due to the spiritual symbolism of a crown, often associated with victory and sovereignty.

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How to pronounce Stefania

IPA notation and a simplified pronunciation guide.

IPA: /steˈfa.nja/ · Simplified: steh-FAH-nyah

Nicknames for Stefania

Common diminutives and short forms used in everyday life.

Stefi
Fania
Fani
Stefy

Stefania name popularity

Popularity score over the last 10 years and countries where this name is popular.

20152016201720182019202020212022202320240255075100

Popular in Countries

Top countries where this name is most common.

60

Italy

50

Greece

45

Poland

40

Romania

35

Argentina

International Forms

How this name appears across different languages and cultures.

Stefanie

Stephanie

Estefanía

Stefanija

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Collections featuring Stefania

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Personality

Traits and perception commonly associated with this name.

People named Stefania are often perceived as graceful and sophisticated with a calm demeanor. They usually possess a strong sense of identity and value tradition and culture deeply, often making them thoughtful and insightful individuals.

Name Day

Traditional celebration date for this name.

Not traditionally celebrated

Famous people named Stefania

Well-known figures who share this name.

S

Stefania Sandrelli

Italian actress, known for her work in classic Italian cinema during the 1960s and 1970s

Frequently asked questions about Stefania

Quick answers on meaning, gender, popularity, and nicknames.

What does Stefania mean?
Here is the meaning behind Stefania: The name 'Stefania' is of Greek origin, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. It is the feminine form of 'Stefan' or 'Stephanus', which is found in Greek and Latin contexts. The name has historical significance due to the spiritual symbolism of a crown, often associated with victory and sovereignty.
Is Stefania a boy or girl name?
Stefania is traditionally a girl's name, though naming customs vary between cultures and families.
How popular is Stefania?
Stefania scores 20/100 on Namelia's popularity index, with a peak around 2018.
What are good nicknames for Stefania?
Popular nicknames for Stefania: Stefi, Fania, Fani, Stefy.
What names are similar to Stefania?
Names similar to Stefania: Stephanie, Estefania, Stefanie, Stefanija — close in sound, origin, or style.

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