Сти́вен
Stívɛnmasculine, transliteration
The English name Stephen is translated into Russian as Сти́вен (Stívɛn) or Степа́н.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Сти́вен | Stívɛn | masculine, transliteration |
| Степа́н | Stepán | masculine |
The name is used for males. Сти́вен is used specifically when referring to people from English-speaking cultures or when transliterating the name from the Latin alphabet.
Which one should you use?
Степа́н is the traditional Russian equivalent of the name Stephen. In contrast, Сти́вен is a direct transliteration of the English name.
How do you pronounce it?
Stívɛn
Did you know?
- The name Степа́н is often paired with the traditional patronymic Степа́нович for the children of a man named Stepan.
- The name Степа́н is linked to the Greek word 'Stephanos', meaning 'crown', which is why the name is culturally associated with 'crowning' or 'victory' in Orthodox traditions.
- The name Степа́н has many different nicknames depending on the level of closeness, such as Сте́пка for a playful or even slightly rude tone.
Examples in context
- Здравствуйте, Степан! Как Ваш день проходит?Hello, Stephen! How is your day going?
- Привет, Стёпа! Пойдем вместе на футбольный матч?Hey, Stepa! Shall we go together to the football match?
- Его зовут Сти́вен.Yego zavut Stiven.His name is Stephen.
- Сти́вен мой друг.Stiven moy drug.Stephen is my friend.
- Я встретил Сти́вена в парке.Ya vstretil Stivena v parke.I met Stephen in the park.
Example conversation
Andrey and Olga are talking about a mutual acquaintance.
- Андрей AndreyТы видела Сти́вена сегодня?Ty videla Stivena segodnya?Did you see Stephen today?
- Ольга OlgaНет, я его не видела.Net, ya yego ne videla.No, I haven't seen him.
- Андрей AndreyСти́вен должен прийти к пяти часам.Stiven dolzhen priyti k pyati chasam.Stephen should arrive by five o'clock.
- Ольга OlgaЯ буду его ждать.Ya budu yego zhdat'.I will wait for him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stephen” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
