Steaphán
The English name Stephanie is translated into Irish as Steaphán.
Steaphán is used as a female given name in Irish.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Did you know?
- In Irish grammar, names like Steaphán are categorized as masculine nouns regardless of the gender of the person bearing the name.
- While Steaphán is used for 'Stephanie' in this context, it is traditionally the Irish form of the male name 'Stephen'.
- The name Steaphán is linked to the first Christian martyr, Saint Stephen, whose influence brought the name to Ireland through early church history.
Example conversation
Oisín and Niamh are introducing a new colleague.
- OisínNiamh, seo é Steaphán.Niamh, this is Steaphán.
- NiamhDia duit, a Steaphán!Hello, Steaphán!
- OisínIs é Steaphán an t-oifiginear nua.Steaphán is the new officer.
- NiamhFáilte go hÉirinn, a Steaphán.Welcome to Ireland, Steaphán.