Name Meaning & Origin
"The Sten gun, a family of British 9-millimeter submachine guns used extensively by British and Commonwealth forces throughout World War II, the Korean War and other conflicts."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Sten is a Scandinavian male given name. Literally meaning "stone", it derives from a literal translation of Peter into the North Germanic languages.
Sten is a Scandinavian male given name. Literally meaning "stone", it derives from a literal translation of Peter into the North Germanic languages.
Life Path 4 — Stability & Hard Work: Reliable, disciplined, and exceptionally organized.
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Root element "Sten" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "The Sten gun, a family of British 9-millimeter submachine guns used extensively by British and Commonwealth forces throughout World War II, the Korean War and other conflicts.".
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.
~170 people named Sten in the US. Peaked in 1970 with 10 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Sten is 4, associated with Stability & Hard Work. Soul Urge: 5. Personality: 8.
Sten is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 170 people in the United States are named Sten. The name peaked in 1970 with 10 recorded uses.
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