Stefania
/stɛˈfaɲ.ja/feminine
The Polish equivalent of the English name Stephanie is Stefania.
Stefania is the standard female given name used to translate Stephanie into Polish.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
While Stefania is the standard form, several informal variations exist. Stefa, Stefcia and Stefka are common nicknames. Additionally, Stasia is sometimes used as a nickname for Stefania, although it is more frequently a diminutive for the name Stanisława.
How do you pronounce it?
The name has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The pronunciation is /stɛˈfaɲ.ja/.
Did you know?
- Polish culture celebrates 'Name Days', and a person named Stefania would traditionally celebrate theirs on January 17.
- In Polish, names like Stefania change their endings based on the grammatical case, meaning the name will look different depending on its role in a sentence.
- The name Stefania is a learned borrowing from the Latin word Stephania.
Examples in context
- Moja ciocia ma na imię Stefania.My aunt's name is Stefania.
- Czy ta pani to Stefania?Is this lady Stefania?
Example conversation
Piotr and Anna are looking at an old photograph.
- PiotrKto jest na tym zdjęciu?Who is in this photo?
- AnnaTo jest Stefania, moja babcia.That is Stefania, my grandmother.
- PiotrCzy Stefania mieszkała tutaj?Did Stefania live here?
- AnnaTak, ona mieszkała w tym mieście.Yes, she lived in this city.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stephanie” translations and entries Stefania, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Stefania, CC BY-SA 4.0.
