Name Meaning & Origin
"A female given name from French, of rare usage, variant of Stephanie."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Stephanie is a feminine name that comes from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos) meaning "wreath, garland, christmas wreath or crown". Forms of Stephanie in other languages include the German "Stefanie", the Italian, Czech, Polish, and Russian "Stefania", the Portuguese Estefânia, and the Spanish Estefanía. The form Stéphanie is from the French language, but Stephanie is now widely used both in English- and Spanish-speaking cultures.
Stephanie is a feminine name that comes from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos) meaning "wreath, garland, christmas wreath or crown". Forms of Stephanie in other languages include the German "Stefanie", the Italian, Czech, Polish, and Russian "Stefania", the Portuguese Estefânia, and the Spanish Estefanía. The form Stéphanie is from the French language, but Stephanie is now widely used both in English- and Spanish-speaking cultures.
Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.
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Root element "Stefany" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A female given name from French, of rare usage, variant of Stephanie.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~4,276 people named Stefany in the US. Peaked in 2002 with 150 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Stefany is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 3.
Stefany is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 4,276 people in the United States are named Stefany. The name peaked in 2002 with 150 recorded uses.
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