Stefan
/ˈstɛ.fan/masculine
The English name Stephen is translated into Polish as Stefan. Wiktionary also lists Szczepan.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Stefan | /ˈstɛ.fan/ | masculine |
| Szczepan | /ˈʂt͡ʂɛ.pan/ | masculine |
Both Stefan and Szczepan are masculine given names used in Polish to represent the name Stephen.
Which one should you use?
Stefan is the direct Polish equivalent of Stephen and is often used within Catholic or traditional contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing possession or the phrase 'of Stefan', the name changes to its genitive form, Stefana.
How do you pronounce it?
The name is pronounced /ˈstɛ.fan/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Polish culture, the name Szczepan is strongly associated with the feast day of Saint Stephen, celebrated on Dzień Szczepana on December 26.
- Stefan and Szczepan are doublets, meaning they both derive from the same original Greek root but entered the Polish language through different paths.
- Polish names are highly flexible, and Stefan can be turned into a variety of affectionate diminutives like Stefek or Stefanko.
Examples in context
- Przyjemność mi, Stefanie.Nice to meet you, Stephen.
- Cześć, Szczepan!Hi, Stephen!
- Drogi Stefanie,Dear Stephen,
- Mój brat ma na imię Stefan.My brother's name is Stefan.
- Czy Stefan jest dzisiaj w pracy?Is Stefan at work today?
- To jest mój kolega, Stefan.This is my friend, Stefan.
Example conversation
Paweł and Anna are talking about a mutual acquaintance.
- PawełCzy znasz kogoś o imieniu Stefan?Do you know someone named Stefan?
- AnnaTak, Stefan chodzi ze mną do szkoły.Yes, Stefan goes to school with me.
- PawełCzy on mieszka w tym mieście?Does he live in this city?
- AnnaTak, on mieszka tuż obok mnie.Yes, he lives right next to me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stephen” translations and entries Stefan, Szczepan, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Stefan, Szczepan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
