What is the origin of the name Stephani?

Stephani is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Stephani?

Stephani is currently ranked #14998 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Stephani?

Stephani is pronounced STEH-fuh-nee.

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Stephani

STEH-fuh-nee

Popularity

#14998

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

5,305

Peak Year

#637 in 1989

First Recorded

1940

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A variant spelling of Stephanie, the feminine form of Stephen, meaning "crown" or "garland" in Greek.

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Steph Steffi

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Steph Steffi

Spelling Variations

Stephanie Stefanie Stephany

Similar Names

Sophia Isabella Olivia Victoria

Personality Traits

GracefulKindIntelligentCreative

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