Word
stefano
Phoneticsste·fano
/ˈstɛfənoʊ/
Definition
n. a common male name in Italian, which is the same as the English name Stephen. It is used for people from Italy or those with Italian family.
n. the Italian masculine given name corresponding to the English 'Stephen'. Derived from the Greek 'Stephanos', meaning 'crown' or 'wreath'.
Examples
“My friend Stefano is moving back to Rome next month.”
“The restaurant was named after the owner's grandfather, Stefano, who founded the business in 1954.”
“While the name Stefano remains a classic choice in Italy, its popularity has seen a slight decline as modern parents increasingly opt for shorter or more international alternatives.”
Examples
simple
“My friend Stefano is moving back to Rome next month.”
contextual
“The restaurant was named after the owner's grandfather, Stefano, who founded the business in 1954.”
complex
“While the name Stefano remains a classic choice in Italy, its popularity has seen a slight decline as modern parents increasingly opt for shorter or more international alternatives.”
Usage
As a proper noun, it is always capitalised.
Scan code
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