Stephania

Stephania is a form of the name Stephanie, the feminine derivation of Stephan. The meaning of the name is 'the crowned one' or 'the garlanded one' and originates from the Ancient Greek term stéphanos, which stands for 'wreath' or 'crown.'

What does the name Stephania mean?

Stephania is a variation of Stephanie, the feminine variant of Stephan. The name means 'the crowned one' or 'the garlanded one' and traces back to the Ancient Greek word stéphanos, which means 'wreath' or 'crown.' Similar variants include Stefania and Stephana.

Where does the name Stephania come from?

The name Stephania derives as the feminine form of Stephan from the ancient Latin name Stephanus, which is a Latinized version of the Ancient Greek name Stephanos, directly translated as 'wreath' or 'crown.' The Ancient Greek word stéphanos (Στέφανος) consists of the terms for wreath and crown. The language of origin is English.

How do you pronounce Stephania?

The pronunciation of Stephania is four to five syllables and is articulated as 'Ste-pha-ni-a' [steˈfaniːa] or [ʃteˈfaniːa]. The gentle transition from 'ph' to 'n' creates a flowing sound, while the stressed middle syllable with a long 'i' brings brightness to the name. The open ending on '-a' allows the name to fade softly. Stephania thus appears classic and melodic, elegant as well as rhythmically and harmoniously structured.

When is the name day of Stephania?

The most significant name days for Stephania are May 14, dedicated to Saint Stephana, and December 26, celebrated in honor of Saint Stephanus.

Popularity

In Germany, Stephania is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was achieved in 2010 when it reached 1,015th place. In the last ten years, Stephania has been chosen as a first name around 30 times, placing it 4,795th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,820th.

Nicknames & pet names

Nia / Stephi

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