Стефа́ния
Stefánijafeminine
The English name Stephanie is translated into Russian as Стефа́ния (Stefánija). Wiktionary also lists Стефани (Stefani).
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Стефа́ния | Stefánija | feminine |
| Стефани | Stefani | feminine |
The name is used as a female given name. In a business context, you can respectfully address a woman named Stephanie as Уважаемая Стефания (Respected Stefaniya).
Which one should you use?
There are two main forms: Стефани (Stefani) and Стефа́ния (Stefánija). A common and modern formal variant of Stephanie is Стефания (Stefaniya).
How do you pronounce it?
Stefánija
Did you know?
- If you were to use the formal 'respectful' address mentioned, you would use the patronymic of her father alongside Стефания, rather than just her name.
- In old Russian religious contexts, the name is linked to Saint Stephen, meaning the name Стефания carries a connotation of 'crown' or 'garland'.
- The name Стефания shares the same Greek roots as the male name Степан (Stepan), which is the Russian version of Stephen.
Examples in context
- Её зовут Стефа́ния.Yeyo zovut Stefaniya.Her name is Stephanie.
- Стефа́ния сейчас спит.Stefaniya seychas spit.Stephanie is sleeping right now.
Example conversation
Olga and Sergey are looking at a group photo.
- Ольга OlgaКто эта девушка на фото?Kto eta devushka na foto?Who is this girl in the photo?
- Сергей SergeyЭто Стефа́ния, моя сестра.Eto Stefaniya, moya sestra.This is Stephanie, my sister.
- Ольга OlgaОна очень красивая.Ona ochen krasivaya.She is very beautiful.
- Сергей SergeyСпасибо, я ей передам.Spasibo, ya ey peredam.Thanks, I will tell her.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stephanie” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
