Stephen

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Pronunciation 1.4 Proper noun 1.4.1 Related terms 1.4.2 Translations 1.5 Quotations

[edit] English

[edit] Alternative spellings

• as a given name: Steven

[edit] Etymology

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

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈstiːvən/

  Rhymes: -iːvən

[edit] Proper noun

Singular Stephen

Plural -

Stephen

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

[edit] Related terms

• Steve
• Stephanie

[edit] Translations

[edit] Quotations

• 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.