How to Say “Stephen” in Hebrew

סטיבן
Stiven
The English name Stephen is translated into Hebrew as סטיבן (Stiven).
סטיבן is used as a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)

How do you pronounce it?

The romanization is Stiven.

Did you know?

  • In historical biblical contexts, the figure known as Stephen is referred to as סטפנוס (Stefanos) rather than סטיבן.
  • The Hebrew alphabet has no native 'v' sound, so סטיבן relies on a modified 'b' to mimic the English pronunciation.
  • The name סטיבן is often associated in Israel with the Greek name Στέφανος, meaning 'crown'.

Examples in context

  • סטיבן קולבר הוא די משוגע.
    Stephen Colbert is a pretty crazy guy.
    This sentence is useful for seeing the name סטיבן used in a sentence about Stephen Colbert.
    Tatoeba #565562 by Geek_God, translation #536807 by FeuDRenais
  • סטיבן מילר הוא לאומן לבן.
    Stephen Miller is a white nationalist.
    This sentence is useful for seeing the name סטיבן used in a sentence about Stephen Miller.
    Tatoeba #8724253 by shekitten, translation #8327500 by shekitten

Example conversation

Noa is introducing her friend to Daniel.

  1. נועה Noa

    דניאל, תכיר את סטיבן.
    Daniel, takir et Stephen.
    Daniel, meet Stephen.
  2. דניאל Daniel

    שלום סטיבן, נעים להכיר אותך.
    Shalom Stephen, na'im lehakir otkha.
    Hello Stephen, nice to meet you.
  3. נועה Noa

    סטיבן גר כאן כבר שנתיים.
    Stephen gar kan kvar shnatayim.
    Stephen has lived here for two years.
  4. דניאל Daniel

    זה נשמע מעניין מאוד.
    Ze nishma me'anyen me'od.
    That sounds very interesting.

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