Saint Stephen

Variant of Stephen

Stephen definition

Ste·phen (stē′vən)

  1. noun

    a masculine name: dim. Steve; var. Steven; equiv. L. Stephanus, Fr. Étienne, Ger. Stephan, It. Stefano, Sp. Esteban, Russ. Stepen; fem. Stephanie
  2. Bible one of the seven chosen to assist the Apostles (Acts 6 & 7); the 1st Christian martyr: his day is Dec. 26
    called Saint Stephen

Etymology: L Stephanus < Gr Stephanas < stephanos, a crown: see stephanotis

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