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How to pronounce Stephen (STEE-ven)

Stephen

STEE-ven

Steeven

The 'ph' sounds like 'v'. Identical pronunciation to Steven.

Notes

The 'ph' sounds like 'v'. Identical pronunciation to Steven.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Greek
Meaning
crown, garland (from Stephanos)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Stevo
  • Stevie
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Saint Stephen was the first Christian martyr.

Notable people

  • Stephen King (American author)
  • Stephen Hawking (British physicist)

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