Indian name meaning
Stephen
♂ BoySte·phen · 2 syllables
A crown; a garland
- Origin
- Greek
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
- Also spelled
- Steven
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| S | t | e | p | h | e | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
3 + 4 + 5 + 8 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 35, then 3 + 5 = 8. So Stephen carries the name number 8.
About the name Stephen
Stephen is a boy's name of Greek origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “A crown; a garland.”
Spoken aloud it is Ste·phen — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Steven; both spellings are the same name. Stephen is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Stephen mean?
Stephen means “A crown; a garland.” It is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Is Stephen a boy or a girl name?
Stephen is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Stephen?
Stephen is of Greek origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce Stephen?
Stephen has 2 syllables and is said as Ste·phen.
What are the other spellings of Stephen?
Stephen is also commonly spelled Steven. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Stephen?
In the Chaldean system, Stephen has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Stephen a common name in India?
Stephen appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Stephen?
For a sister to Stephen, families often stay within the same Greek naming tradition — Sophia, Georgia, Lydia or Theresa all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Stephen?
Harleen, Jasleen, Naveen or Praveen share Stephen's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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