Stefan
[ˈʃtɛfan]masculine
Stephen is a male given name in German. If unsure, use Stefan. Wiktionary also lists Stephan and Steffen.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Stefan | [ˈʃtɛfan] (narrow) | masculine |
| Stephan | [ˈʃtɛfan] (narrow) | masculine |
| Steffen | /ˈʃtɛfən/ | masculine |
The name is a masculine given name used to identify male individuals.
Which one should you use?
The forms Stefan, Stephan and Steffen are all variants of the name Stephen. The German variant of the name Stephen is Stephan.
Did you know?
- The name Stephan shares its deep roots with the English 'Stephen' and the Greek word 'Stephanos', which means 'crown' or 'wreath'.
- In Germany, the variant Steffen is particularly common in Northern regions, reflecting a linguistic tendency to shorten syllables in those areas.
- While Stefan is a male name, the female version Stefanie is one of the most popular female names in Germany from the late 20th century.
Examples in context
- Ich habe es, weiß Gott, versucht, aber ich kann Stefan einfach nicht ab.God knows I've tried, but I just can't stand Stephen.This sentence shows how to express a dislike for someone named Stefan.Tatoeba #12319471 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #12466730 by sundown
- Stefan hat wegen einer jungen brasilianischen Frau angefangen, Portugiesisch zu lernen.Because of a young Brazilian woman, Stephen started learning Portuguese.This sentence describes a reason why someone named Stefan began learning Portuguese.Tatoeba #7821312 by maaster, translation #8865039 by shekitten
- Stefan kommt heute Abend zu uns.Stefan is coming to our place tonight.
Example conversation
Laura and Felix are talking about their coworker.
- LauraHast du Stefan heute schon gesehen?Have you seen Stefan today?
- FelixNein, ich glaube, er ist krank.No, I think he is sick.
- LauraDas würde mich nicht wundern.That wouldn't surprise me.
- FelixIch schreibe Stefan einfach eine Nachricht.I'll just write Stefan a message.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stephen” translations and entries Stefan, Stephan, Steffen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Stefan, Steffen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
