Stephen

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From Ancient Greek Στέφανος (Stephanos) < στέφανος (stephanos) "crown, wreath", < στέφω (stephō) "to put round, to surround".

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Singular
Stephen

Plural
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Stephen

  1. (Biblical) The first Christian martyr.
  2. A male given name.

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  • 1611 King James Version of the Bible: Acts 6:8:
    And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.